1. Home
  2. Food & Drink
  3. Thai Food

Chilli Powder

By Darlene Schmidt, About.com

Chilli Powder

Definition: Chilli powder in Thailand is different than chilli powders found in North America (which is a Mexican version). To create authentic Thai chilli powder, grind dried chillies or chilli flakes in a coffee grinder.
Alternate Spellings: chili
Common Misspellings: chile

Explore Thai Food

About.com Special Features

Conquering High Cholesterol

Learn how you can reduce your your numbers with these nutrition and exercise tips. More >

Mornings Made Easy

Reclaim the morning and your sanity with these easy recipes, tips, and timesaving ideas. More >

  1. Home
  2. Food & Drink
  3. Thai Food
  4. Glossary
  5. Chilli Powder

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.