Chilli is the major spice contributing 40-42 per cent by volume 20-22 per cent by value of total spices exported from India (Jagtap et al. 2014). There are over 50 spices produced in India and good numbers of them are grown in the countries which are indigenous. Of these them pepper, cardamom, ginger and turmeric are important. Among spices, a few spices viz., clove, nutmeg, vanilla and certain varieties of chillies were introduced to the country. Many varieties of chilli are grown for vegetables, spices, condiments, sauce and pickles. Chilli occupies an important place in Indian diet. It is an indispensable item in the kitchen as it is consumed daily as a condiment in one form or the other.