They have cardiovascular benefits. Helps fight inflammation. Act as a natural pain reliever. Help get the crowd comfortable. weight action. They have cardiovascular benefits. Chilli pepper pods are technically fruits. For other uses, they are often prepared and eaten like vegetables. The fruits are dried whole and then crushed or ground into chili powder and used in spices or sauces. Potatoes can be dried to extend their shelf life. Chili peppers can also be preserved by brining, oiling, or steaming. Many fresh potatoes, such as the poblano, have a thick outer skin that does not deteriorate during cooking. Whole or large potatoes are sometimes used by baking or otherwise blistering or burning the skin, so that the flesh underneath will not be cooked at all and the skin will usually pull off easily when cold