Paprika is a universal seasoning and a ubiquitous item in the spice cabinet. Paprika is a spice made from dried and ground red peppers. It is traditionally made from Capsicum annuum varietals in the Longum group, including chilli peppers. Paprika can have varying levels of heat, but the chilli peppers used for hot paprika tend to be milder and have thinner flesh than those used to produce chili powder. In India it is known as DeshiMirch.