<keith@bytebrothers.co.uk> wrote in message
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>
> Would a member of the Inner Circle (since surely, only the Enlightened
> know these things intuitively) please explain to me the difference
> between "chilli powder", "paprika", and "cayenne"?
>
> Some people seem to use these terms interchangeably, but when I have
> personally _treated_ them as being interchangeable, I either get a
> bland meal or a hitherto unknown biological weapon of unparalleled
> pungency.
>
> And yes, I've read the FAQ for this esteemed froup at faqs.org, but
> was unable to find this information.
>
> Help, and thanks.
>

I have never seen them used interchangeably, they're completely different
spices. Cayenne is just heat. Chili powder has some chili peppers in it but
more cumin and other 'mexican' kinds of spices, it's good for making
chili or taco meat. Paprika is Hungarian, if I recall correctly. To be
honest,
I have only used it on deviled eggs.



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