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Spices, Aromatics & Dried Foods · Karnataka — Haveri (Byadagi)
Byadagi Chilli
Famous for imparting vivid red colour to a dish with relatively mild heat, Byadagi chilli is the preferred chilli of South Indian kitchens for rasam, chutney podis and oil-extraction for colour.
GI status: GI-registered, 2011
Shelf life: 12+ months dried, cool storage
Women-led sector
| Category | Spices, Aromatics & Dried Foods |
|---|---|
| Region | Karnataka — Haveri (Byadagi) |
| GI status | GI-registered, 2011 |
| Typical shelf life | 12+ months dried, cool storage |
| Women's role in production | Harvest, sun-drying on open threshing floors and hand-sorting into the wrinkled, low-heat, deep-colour grade that gives Byadagi its name is largely done by women agricultural labourers in Haveri district. |
Why this fits a low-wastage SHG model: Long-dried shelf life supports building a colour-graded, export-ready inventory without spoilage pressure.
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