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#13229559

23 January 2026

In Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, on April 12, 2025, bright red chili peppers are offered for sale at an iconic city market. They are key ingredients of Sichuan cuisine and embody the intensity and richness of local flavors.

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#13229562

23 January 2026

In Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China, on April 12, 2025, bright red chili peppers are offered for sale at an iconic city market. They are key ingredients of Sichuan cuisine and embody the intensity and richness of local flavors.

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#12165828

16 March 2025

Local laborers dry the chilies in sunlight, picking the best fruits from a sea of scarlet. Known as 'Lal Morich,' these chilies are a key ingredient in Bengali cuisine, used in meat dishes like chicken and beef. This process takes place during the harvest season in rural fields, where chilies are dried and prepared for market

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#12165830

16 March 2025

Women sort red chilies under the sun, separating the good ones from the damaged. These chilies are a key ingredient in Bengali cuisine, used in meat dishes like chicken and beef. This process takes place during the harvest season in rural fields, where chilies are dried and prepared for market.

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#12165831

16 March 2025

Local laborers dry the chilies in sunlight, picking the best fruits from a sea of scarlet. Known as 'Lal Morich,' these chilies are a key ingredient in Bengali cuisine, used in meat dishes like chicken and beef. This process takes place during the harvest season in rural fields, where chilies are dried and prepared for market

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#12165826

16 March 2025

Women sort red chilies under the sun, separating the good ones from the damaged ones. Local laborers dry the chilies in sunlight, picking the best fruits from a sea of scarlet. Known as 'Lal Morich,' these chilies are a key ingredient in Bengali cuisine and are used in meat dishes like chicken and beef, on march 16, 2025.

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#12165827

16 March 2025

Women sort red chilies under the sun, separating the good ones from the damaged ones. Local laborers dry the chilies in sunlight, picking the best fruits from a sea of scarlet. Known as 'Lal Morich,' these chilies are a key ingredient in Bengali cuisine and are used in meat dishes like chicken and beef, on march 16, 2025.

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#12165829

16 March 2025

Women sort red chilies under the sun, separating the good ones from the damaged ones. Local laborers dry the chilies in sunlight, picking the best fruits from a sea of scarlet. Known as 'Lal Morich,' these chilies are a key ingredient in Bengali cuisine and are used in meat dishes like chicken and beef, on march 16, 2025.

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#11953135

17 January 2025

A laborer carries a few sacks of rice bags near Colombo, Sri Lanka, on January 17, 2025. The ongoing red rice shortage has a particular impact on the Hindu community, which struggles to obtain the essential ingredient for this year's Thai Pongal celebrations. Sri Lanka faces a notable shortage of red rice, a staple with significant cultural and dietary importance, particularly in the Northern and Southern provinces. This shortage is attributed to a combination of factors, including supply chain disruptions, changes in agricultural practices, and previous government policies. Trade Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe points to the previous government's distribution of 20 kilograms of rice per person ahead of elections as a key factor exacerbating the current shortage.

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#11953136

17 January 2025

A laborer arranges sacks of rice bags next to the rice shop near Colombo, Sri Lanka, on January 17, 2025. The ongoing red rice shortage has a particular impact on the Hindu community, which struggles to obtain the essential ingredient for this year's (2025) Thai Pongal celebrations. Sri Lanka faces a notable shortage of red rice, a staple with significant cultural and dietary importance, particularly in the Northern and Southern provinces. This shortage is attributed to a combination of factors, including supply chain disruptions, changes in agricultural practices, and previous government policies. Trade Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe points to the previous government's distribution of 20 kilograms of rice per person ahead of elections as a key factor exacerbating the current shortage.

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#11953137

17 January 2025

A customer carries a few sacks of rice bags near Colombo, Sri Lanka, on January 17, 2025. The ongoing red rice shortage has a particular impact on the Hindu community, which struggles to obtain the essential ingredient for this year's 2025 Thai Pongal celebrations. Sri Lanka currently faces a notable shortage of red rice, a staple with significant cultural and dietary importance, particularly in the Northern and Southern provinces. This shortage is attributed to a combination of factors, including supply chain disruptions, changes in agricultural practices, and previous government policies. Trade Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe points to the previous government's distribution of 20 kilograms of rice per person ahead of elections as a key factor exacerbating the current shortage.

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#11823186

30 November 2024

Green chilies, also known as hari mirch in India, are a staple ingredient in Indian cooking and are known for their distinct flavor and intense heat. Chili peppers, also spelled chile or chilli, are varieties of berry-fruit plants from the genus Capsicum, which are members of the nightshade family Solanaceae, cultivated for their pungency. They are a key ingredient in many dishes, including curries, stews, soups, chutneys, and pickles. There are many varieties of green chilies grown in India, including the Bhut Jolokia, Naga Viper, G4, Lavangi, Green Jwala, and Boriya. Green chilies can be used whole, chopped, sliced, crushed, stuffed, pickled, or dried. They can be used to add flavor and heat to many dishes. Green chilies are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K1, vitamin B6, potassium, dietary fiber, as well as antioxidants. Capsaicin, the compound that gives green chilies their heat, may also have health benefits such as improving blood circulation, lowering blood pressure, aiding in digestion, acting as an antidepressant, and releasing endorphins. Here, green chilies are dried in the sun in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on November 25, 2024.

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#11823187

30 November 2024

Green chilies, also known as hari mirch in India, are a staple ingredient in Indian cooking and are known for their distinct flavor and intense heat. Chili peppers, also spelled chile or chilli, are varieties of berry-fruit plants from the genus Capsicum, which are members of the nightshade family Solanaceae, cultivated for their pungency. They are a key ingredient in many dishes, including curries, stews, soups, chutneys, and pickles. There are many varieties of green chilies grown in India, including the Bhut Jolokia, Naga Viper, G4, Lavangi, Green Jwala, and Boriya. Green chilies can be used whole, chopped, sliced, crushed, stuffed, pickled, or dried. They can be used to add flavor and heat to many dishes. Green chilies are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K1, vitamin B6, potassium, dietary fiber, as well as antioxidants. Capsaicin, the compound that gives green chilies their heat, may also have health benefits such as improving blood circulation, lowering blood pressure, aiding in digestion, acting as an antidepressant, and releasing endorphins. Here, green chilies are being dried in the sun in Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on November 25, 2024.

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#11823188

30 November 2024

Green Chilies, Also Known As Hari Mirch In India, Are A Staple Ingredient In Indian Cooking And Are Known For Their Distinct Flavor And Intense Heat. Chili Peppers, Also Spelled Chile Or Chilli, Are Varieties Of Berry-fruit Plants From The Genus Capsicum, Which Are Members Of The Nightshade Family Solanaceae, Cultivated For Their Pungency. They Are A Key Ingredient In Many Dishes, Including Curries, Stews, Soups, Chutneys, And Pickles. There Are Many Varieties Of Green Chilies Grown In India, Including The Bhut Jolokia, Naga Viper, G4, Lavangi, Green Jwala, And Boriya. Green Chilies Can Be Used Whole, Chopped, Sliced, Crushed, Stuffed, Pickled, Or Dried. They Can Be Used To Add Flavor And Heat To Many Dishes. Green Chilies Are Rich In Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K1, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Dietary Fiber, As Well As Antioxidants. Green Chilies Capsaicin, The Compound That Gives Green Chilies Their Heat, May Also Have Health Benefits Such As Improving Blood Circulation, Lowering Blood Pressure, Aiding In Digestion, Also Acts As An Antidepressant And Releases Endorphins. Here, Green Chilies Are Being Dried In The Sun At Tehatta, West Bengal, India, On november 25, 2024.

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#11823190

30 November 2024

Green Chilies, Also Known As Hari Mirch In India, Are A Staple Ingredient In Indian Cooking And Are Known For Their Distinct Flavor And Intense Heat. Chili Peppers, Also Spelled Chile Or Chilli, Are Varieties Of Berry-fruit Plants From The Genus Capsicum, Which Are Members Of The Nightshade Family Solanaceae, Cultivated For Their Pungency. They Are A Key Ingredient In Many Dishes, Including Curries, Stews, Soups, Chutneys, And Pickles. There Are Many Varieties Of Green Chilies Grown In India, Including The Bhut Jolokia, Naga Viper, G4, Lavangi, Green Jwala, And Boriya. Green Chilies Can Be Used Whole, Chopped, Sliced, Crushed, Stuffed, Pickled, Or Dried. They Can Be Used To Add Flavor And Heat To Many Dishes. Green Chilies Are Rich In Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K1, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Dietary Fiber, As Well As Antioxidants. Green Chilies Capsaicin, The Compound That Gives Green Chilies Their Heat, May Also Have Health Benefits Such As Improving Blood Circulation, Lowering Blood Pressure, Aiding In Digestion, Also Acts As An Antidepressant And Releases Endorphins. Here, Green Chilies Are Being Dried In The Sun At Tehatta, West Bengal, India, On november 25, 2024.

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#11823194

30 November 2024

Green Chilies, Also Known As Hari Mirch In India, Are A Staple Ingredient In Indian Cooking And Are Known For Their Distinct Flavor And Intense Heat. Chili Peppers, Also Spelled Chile Or Chilli, Are Varieties Of Berry-fruit Plants From The Genus Capsicum, Which Are Members Of The Nightshade Family Solanaceae, Cultivated For Their Pungency. They Are A Key Ingredient In Many Dishes, Including Curries, Stews, Soups, Chutneys, And Pickles. There Are Many Varieties Of Green Chilies Grown In India, Including The Bhut Jolokia, Naga Viper, G4, Lavangi, Green Jwala, And Boriya. Green Chilies Can Be Used Whole, Chopped, Sliced, Crushed, Stuffed, Pickled, Or Dried. They Can Be Used To Add Flavor And Heat To Many Dishes. Green Chilies Are Rich In Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K1, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Dietary Fiber, As Well As Antioxidants. Green Chilies Capsaicin, The Compound That Gives Green Chilies Their Heat, May Also Have Health Benefits Such As Improving Blood Circulation, Lowering Blood Pressure, Aiding In Digestion, Also Acts As An Antidepressant And Releases Endorphins. Here, Green Chilies Are Being Dried In The Sun At Tehatta, West Bengal, India, On november 25, 2024.

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