<p>Yellow chilli powder has been obtained from a unique variety of chilli cultivated in the villages in Nainidanda region of Pauri Garhwal district in Corbett landscape and Ramganga river catchment in Uttarakhand.</p>
<p>Locally know as Lakhori or Dhara chilli, it is highly pungent and gives a rich flavour. It is a good source of Vitamin C with anti-bacterial, analgesic and anti-diabetic properties.</p>
<p>It has been grown under natural conditions by members of our women Self-Help Groups (SHGs). Chillies are plucked manually, sun-dried and pulverized in a hygienic manner.</p>