Definition of chilli in English:

1A small hot-tasting pod of a variety of capsicum, used in sauces, relishes, and spice powders. There are various forms with pods of differing size, colour, and strength of flavour.

Capsicum annuum variety annuum, ‘longum’ group or variety longum

1. 1.1
   short for chilli powder

   Example sentencesExamples

   • Heat half a tablespoon of ghee or oil, in a pan, and fry the coriander leaves along with the chilli, pepper and cumin seeds, till you get an aroma.
   • At the onset of the first symptoms of cold and flu, or if you are already suffering from the miseries of a bad cold, the addition of cayenne chilli to the following remedy will quickly give relief.
   • Lunch consists of rice served with vegetable and meat curries and sauces such as sambol, a spicy mixture of grated coconut and chili, peppers, pickles, and chutneys.
   • It's basically onion, garlic, green pepper, a can of tomatoes, sprinkle of chili, cayenne pepper and seasoning.
   • The chef will adjust the quantity of pepper and chili according to taste.
   • The chicken is seasoned with a blend of jalapeno, cayenne, chili, and black and white pepper.
   • Cook with the chilli and turmeric with sufficient amount of water.
   • The use of the word ‘pepper’ came into existence when it was observed that chili evoked a similar response to that of black pepper.
   • The original soup is made with tomato, fresh and preserved pepper and chili in a certain ratio and the sap drawn from trees.
   • Starters included the less than predictable, such as slices of aubergine stuffed with cottage cheese and potato mash, grilled and glazed with chilli and ginger honey.
   • Only a handful of traditional Cuban dishes require the use of chilli or pepper.
   • Add the flour, salt, chilli, and turmeric and fry on a slow fire till the flour is well roasted.
   • Adding some vinegar, pepper and chili in raw or cold food is also helpful in protecting one from diarrhea.
   • If you want to read about roast dog and human placenta wine, or just try recipes such as Keralan mussels with ginger and chilli, or roast pork and clam sticky rice, this book is for you.
   • Mix the ginger, oils, lime juice, soy and chilli, then season to taste.
   • Add the tomatoes, chilli, turmeric, cayenne, ground coriander and salt, and cook for 3 min, stirring well.
   • Again, Gus had the better of the two dishes, the monkfish done to perfection and complemented beautifully by chilli and ginger.
   • I want a bitter creamy spicy drink, laced with cinnamon or chilli, and dark and rich as - well, as chocolate.
   • Another tactic, which I abhor, was to use pepper, chilli or anything to irritate the hounds' noses.
   • Don't go adding anything hot, though, like cayenne or chilli, or you'll lose the British-ness.
2. 1.2
   short for chilli con carne

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   • Whenever hubby and I make curry, chilli, stew etc., we always make double the amount so we can always put it in the fridge for tomorrow, or freeze it for an emergency.
   • Maria scurried to the booth where she would be selling chili, tortillas, enchiladas and the like.
   • To complement your chili, add a salad with low-fat dressing and a wheat tortilla, brown rice or cornbread.
   • In Cincinnati, due to some E. Europeans, chili served on spaghetti became the accepted form.
   • My list includes things like hamburgers, grilled chicken, chili, tacos and calzones.
   • I am bracing myself to hear about his chili or chicken cutlets.
   • If you like Mexican food, including nachos, tacos and chili con Larry (created after an infamous trip to Santiago), this is certainly the venue to head to.
   • When making chilli with jalapenos (for that little bit of extra kick) DO NOT then rub your eyes afterwards.
   • They prefer vegetarian versions of old favorites, such as pizza, chili, tacos, and stir-fries, that are relatively easy to adapt.
   • The yummy chili, burgers, grilled chicken sandwiches, and onion rings in Johnny Rockets are free, but there is a charge for the shakes, malts, and other beverages.
   • Make sure to serve the chili, stew or anything that needs a utensil prior to the game.
   • I ate the traditional chili, pigs-in-a-blanket and nachos.
   • The addition of ceviche and chilli to sashimi and sushi could have been invented by Thor Heyerdahl to prove that the Japanese discovered Lima.
   • And when you see beer, chili, and Buffalo Wings, you know you're probably at a sporting event in the States.
   • There are also recipes for cassoulet, sausage chilli, sausage pasta with capers and feta and, of course, sausage, egg and bacon panini: sausage rolls to you and me.
   • Some of the food vendors with barbecues decided to stick it out in the rain selling Indian tacos and macaroni chili.
   • Made from soybeans, TVP comes in granules, chunks and flakes and is great in stews, casseroles, chili and veggie burgers.
   • They'll dole out hearty fare including pancakes, burritos, chili and cornbread.
   • My companions fell for the chicken and mushroom vol-au-vents served with salad and the chilli in pitta bread clicked with our photographer.
   • Normally we go there on Saturday afternoons and sit in leisure and talk over our steak chili.