New Delhi Long
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- Origin
- India, Delhi
- Scoville Heat Units
- 30 000 - 50 000 SHU
- Flavor
- Peppery
- Color
- Green to red
- Shape
- Long and thin
Description
The New Delhi Long is a slender long chili pepper cultivated in the Delhi and surrounding northern Indian regions producing thin tapered pods up to 12 cm in length that mature from bright green to red with moderately hot pungent heat and a clean fresh chili flavor. It is a common variety in northern Indian markets used fresh in curries chutneys and street foods or dried and ground into chili powder for year-round use. Its versatility and moderate heat make it a household staple across northern India.