The name of chilies in Sanskrit is "Maricha".
I got 75 chilies out of a bag that cost me $25
Approximately 4-5 dried whole chilies are present in an ounce. The exact count can vary depending on the size of the chilies.
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Yes
Chilies are a kind of pepper. Chili is a stew that uses chili powder as a major seasoning.
Yes, up to 250 mg/100g for hot chilies.
Yes.
No
The plural forms are chilis, chilies, chiles, and chillies. All are accepted.
they aren't
You can substitute Thai green chilies with jalapeos or serrano peppers in a recipe for a similar level of spiciness and flavor.