Different roles, shared recipes
Chilli brings heat; turmeric brings a golden colour and earthy flavour. They often meet in a curry or dal, but they are not substitutes. Build your seasoning around the dish rather than adding equal amounts automatically.
Start with a familiar meal
Try a little turmeric in your usual dal, then adjust the chilli to your taste. For vegetables, distribute spices through the sauce or cooking liquid so their flavour reaches the whole dish. Gentle additions make it easier to find a balance you enjoy.
A Guntur connection, thoughtfully told
Guntur is listed by the Spices Board as a market centre for both chillies and turmeric. Knowing that regional context adds to the story of the ingredients, while the origin, recipe and handling details of each actual product should still be checked with the seller.