| # | Feature | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Origin | Kerala, India. Also grown in Malaysia as Cabai Burung Ungu. |
| 2 | Species | Capsicum frutescens. |
| 3 | Fruit color | Starts deep purple. Ripens to orange then red. |
| 4 | Fruit size | 1 to 3 cm long. Grows upright on the plant. |
| 5 | Heat level | 50,000 to 100,000 SHU. Sharp and clean burn. |
| 6 | Flavor | Fruity and citrusy. Slight nuttiness from seeds. |
| 7 | Plant size | 45 to 60 cm in pots. Up to 2 to 3 feet in ground. |
| 8 | Plant type | Perennial in tropics. Grown as annual in cold climates. |
| 9 | Yield | 200 grams per harvest. |
| 10 | Best use | Chutney, pickles, tempering oil, fresh cooking. |
Purple Kanthari Chilli
₹110.00
Purple Kanthari is a bird eye chilli from Kerala. Locals call it Kanthari Mulaku. It grows as a small bush and in warm climates it lives for years.
The pods start deep purple and turn orange then red as they ripen. Fruits grow upright , 1 to 3 cm long.
Heat is 50,000 to 100,000 SHU but some growers claim higher. The burn is sharp and clean and does not linger too long.
Flavor is fruity with citrus notes. Purple pods taste bland. Wait until they turn red for full heat and flavor.
15 seeds per packet.
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