In addition to sweet and hot paprika, there is also smoked paprika, which is made from peppers that have been smoked over oak fires. This process gives the paprika a distinct smoky flavor, adding depth and complexity to dishes.
Spicy ketchup will obviously be sweeter and very mild in comparison to Sriracha, so as an ingredient, it’s good for big proportions (like for meatloaf). We wouldn’t use it for more authentic chili sauce needs (go with Sriracha there), but based on your recipe context, it can work.


Indian red chili powder is very different from the red chili powder that is available in American stores. These may actually be spice blends where the chili powder may contain onion powder, cumin powder, garlic powder and other spices, typically used in the dish called ‘chili’.