King Chilli / Naga Marcha / Bhut Jolokia

Product Description:

If you think Tabasco sauce is hot, make way for Bhüt jolokia (GI) (Assamese for Bhutan Pepper), which is 400 times spicier! Little wonder, it’s one of the two hottest chillies in the world and just one is enough to feed the whole family. Here’s more—it is rated at more than one million Scoville Heat Units, and aptly called bih zôlôkia  or poison chili in Assamese, as a tribute to the plant's flaming hot spiciness. 

Also known as King Chilli, it is one of the most popular varieties of chillies in the Northeast region of India. The Nagas love the fiery chilli, and cook it in a variety of dishes, preferring to use it with bamboo shoots. The Manipuris love it either dried or raw and often follow it with something sweet to beat the burning sensation left in its wake. Many Northeastern states also use it as a pesticide in agriculture due to its potency!

Apart from using it as a spice, the bhut jolokia is also well known for its therapeutic benefits, as analgesic and for its anaesthetic effect. The Capsaicin in the chilli reduces cholesterol levels. It also has the ability to dissolve blood clots, making its consumption good for overall heart health.