Punjab Small Hot
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- Origin
- India, Punjab
- Scoville Heat Units
- 50 000 - 100 000 SHU
- Flavor
- Peppery
- Color
- Red
- Shape
- Small and tapered
Description
The Punjab Small Hot is a compact fiery chili variety from the Punjab region of northern India producing small tapered pods that ripen to a vivid red with intense pungent heat of 50,000-100,000 SHU and a clean direct chili character typical of North Indian hot pepper varieties. Widely used in Punjabi cuisine it contributes the essential heat element to regional dishes including curries dals chutneys and pickles and is dried and ground into local chili powders that form the backbone of everyday Punjabi cooking. Its robust heat and reliable productivity make it a staple agricultural variety across Punjab's fertile plains.