Red chilli is one of India’s most valuable spice exports, known globally for its rich colour, controlled pungency, and versatility across food, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications. Known by many names across India — Lal Mirch (Hindi), Lanka (Bengali & Oriya), Marcha (Gujarati), Mensina Kai (Kannada), Mulaku (Malayalam), Mirchi (Marathi), Milagay (Tamil), Mirapa Kaya (Telugu), and Lalmirch (Urdu) — chilli is deeply rooted in Indian agriculture and cuisine. At Bahirwal