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The Mizo chilli is a variety of chilli mainly grown in the Indian state of Mizoram. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] It is a common and widely cultivated crop in Mizoram, and also found in parts of Manipur . [ 5 ] [ 6 ] [ 7 ]
Morich is the word for chilli pepper in Bengali (মরিচ), with similar words in Assamese (মৰিচ, moris), Nepali, Hindi (मिर्च) and the languages of Nagaland and Manipur. "Naga Mircha" is registered under the Geographical Indications (GI) of Nagaland by Government of India. [2]
Chilli was the original Romanization of the Náhuatl language word for the fruit (chīlli), [70] and is the preferred British spelling according to the Oxford English Dictionary. [70] Chilli (and its plural chillies ) is the most common spelling in former British colonies such as India [ 77 ] and Sri Lanka.
The most commonly used name of the plant family chile is of Mexican origin, from the Nahuatl word chilli. [ citation needed ] The terms bell pepper (US, Canada, Philippines), pepper or sweet pepper (UK, Ireland, Canada, South Africa, Zimbabwe), and capsicum (Australia, Bangladesh, India, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan and Sri Lanka) are often ...
Nandurbar district, aptly known as the "Chilli Paradise," is a premier hub for chilli production in India, with a significant number of micro and small-scale units engaged in chilli powder and masala manufacturing. [5] [6] [7]
The chilli is high in vitamin A, vitamin E, and potassium, and low in sodium. One hundred grams of fresh dalle khursani have 240 mg of vitamin C (five times higher than an orange), 11,000 IU of vitamin A, and 0.7 mg of vitamin E. [6] Its pungency ranges between 100,000 and 350,000 SHU (Scoville heat units), similar to the Habanero chilli pepper.
The red colored Bhiwapur chilli, which is darker than other chillies like Guntur chillies, is used in various recipes, including chutneys, curries, and pickles. It is a primary ingredient in 'Varhadi Thecha', a spicy red chilli chutney. The chilli is known for its heat and is used in traditional Maharashtrian cuisine. [9]
The Khola/Canacona Chilli Cultivator's Group Association (TKCCGA) from Canacona, proposed the GI registration of Khola Chilli. After filing the application in April 2019, the chilli was granted the GI tag in 2019 by the Geographical Indication Registry in Chennai , making the name "Khola Chilli" exclusive to the chilies grown in the region.