Spices of Byadgi
A small Karnataka town that gives its name to a wrinkled, deep red chilli prized for colour more than heat.
Traded and grown here
Best time: January to April.
Byadgi is a market town in Haveri district, Karnataka. The Byadgi chilli, long and wrinkled, is known for its deep red colour and moderate heat, and the town has one of the larger chilli markets of the south.
Spices and trade
Byadgi chillies are used for colour in curry powders, pickles and food colouring. Farmers bring dried chillies to the regulated market, and traders buy for blending and extraction.
The place and its people
The market is a working farming centre. In season, drying yards can be seen across the area.
Visiting
The chilli market is the main attraction. It is a working yard, so ask first.
A trail idea for Byadgi
- The chilli market See Byadgi chillies graded by colour.
- Drying yards Look at the chillies in the sun.
- A Karnataka meal Eat dishes coloured by Byadgi chilli.
- Haveri district Visit nearby temples.
Written by the EveryMasala desk with AI assistance. Background: "Byadgi" on Wikipedia. Opening hours, markets and tours change; check locally before travelling. If something is wrong, tell us.
