Kashmiri chiles, also called Kashmiri Mirch (from Hindi and translates to pepper or chili), are the Indian chile pepper known more for their vibrant red color and intoxicating aroma than for spicy heat. These chiles are red, long, conical in shape, thin, and wrinkled. The color of the chile is more of a rich jewel-tone red and the full vibrant color is not apparent until the chile has been milled into its powdered form. Kashmiri Chili Powder is ground from the whole chile pepper. This chile powder is used in everything from curry to tandoori chicken.