Nai miris is a type of hot chili pepper that’s native to Sri Lanka. It’s also known as Katuira in Sanskrit and is sometimes called bird pepper or Golkonda chili.
It’s a member of the Solanaceae or Nightshade family.
Nai miris is a short perennial shrub with small fruits.
How it’s used:
- Nai miris is used as a condiment to season food and stimulate the appetite.
- Sri Lankans add it to coconut and onion sambals to complement rice and curry dishes.
Health benefits:
- Nai miris contains capsaicin, which can help with pain relief, inflammation, digestion, and gut health.
- It may also help treat infections and maintain immunity.
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Botanical Name – Capsicum frutescens L. – Flora of Sri LankaBotanical Name – Capsicum frutescens L. * Group: 1 Angiosperms (Flowering Plants) – I – Dicotyledons. * Family: Solanaceae. * Gen…
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