Chilli powder?(also spelled chilli,?chilli, or, alternatively, powdered chilli) is the dried, pulverized?fruit?of one or more varieties of?chilli pepper, sometimes with the addition of other?spices?(in which case it is also sometimes known as?chilli powder blend?or?chilli seasoning mix).^[1]?It is used as a spice (or spice blend) to add?pungency?(piquancy) and flavor to culinary dishes. In?American English, the spelling is usually "chili"; in?British English, "chilli" (with two "l"s) is used consistently. Chilli powder refers to any of a wide variety of commercial spice blends for seasoning spicy dishes. Along with ground dried chilles, it also includes cumin, oregano, cloves, coriander, pepper, and salt. It is best purchased in small quantities, as flavour diminishes rapidly after opening.For other spices, see allspice, aniseeds, caraway, cardamom, cayenne pepper, Chinese five-spice powder, cinnamon, cloves, coriander seeds, cumin, curry powder, fennel seeds, garam masala, ginger, juniper berries, mace, nutmeg, paprika, pepper, peppercorns, saffron, Sichuan pepper, star anise, sumac, and turmeric.