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Jwala chili

Jwala chili is an Indian Capsicum annuum grown especially in Gujarat and valued for assertive everyday cooking heat. It is commonly used fresh in home kitchens as well as in regional chile dishes.

Scoville 20,000 SHU to 30,000 SHU
Origin

India

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Flavor

Tasting notes

Jwala chili is an Indian Capsicum annuum grown especially in Gujarat and valued for assertive everyday cooking heat. It is commonly used fresh in home kitchens as well as in regional chile dishes.

Uses

Best known for

Indian home cooking
Colors

Common ripening colors

Also called

Aliases

finger hot pepper