Edayur chilli (Edayur Mulaku in Malayalam) belonging to Capsicum annum is from Malappuram district, Kerala. The crop is traditionally cultivated in hills, hillocks and lateritic fields. Edayur chilli as other chilli varieties is an excellent source of vitamin C, Vitamin B3 or Niacin and lowers high cholesterol levels in the body. Edayur chilli is rich in rutin which is used in pharmaceuticals industry. It is mainly used to prepare fried chilli.It can be stored in the form of Kondattom for a long time. Edayur chilli has specific attributes like low pungency, low SHU value good aroma and flavour attracts consumers who wish to make fried chilli and Kondattom chilli.