There are many people around the world who cannot eat spicy food. In order to make the food less spicy, people can use Kashmiri mirch powder instead of other chilli powder. This spice is low in heat and is meant mainly for adding red colour to the dish. It is a rich source of vitamin C, vitamin A and minerals, like copper, iron, magnesium and manganese. The powder is made by grinding mild red chillies that have wrinkled skin. This powdered spice can be found in every Indian household and restaurants.