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Four expressions of fire. Four very different experiences.

Teja Chilli Whole • Sannam Chilli Whole • Bhut Jolokia • Meghalaya Bird’s Eye Chilli

From the celebrated chilli-growing belts of southern India to the intensely pungent peppers of the Northeast, The Fire Collection brings together four distinctive Indian chillies for those who understand that heat is not a single flavor.

Some chillies build color. few deepen a curry. while others strike quickly. And some stay with you long after the first taste.

This collection lets you experience all four.

A Collection Built Around the Character of Heat

There is more to a chilli than how hot it is.

Variety, growing region, fruit structure and naturally occurring capsaicinoids all influence how a chilli behaves in food. The result can be a rounded warmth, a clean sharp bite, an aromatic intensity or a formidable lingering burn.

The Fire Collection moves progressively through these different expressions:

Sannam Chilli — generous red color with familiar, rounded chilli warmth.

Teja Chilli — assertive heat with the unmistakable character of a powerful Indian red chilli.

Meghalaya Bird’s Eye Chilli — small-bodied, intensely pungent and quick in its impact.

Bhut Jolokia — extraordinary heat, remarkable persistence and a character unlike conventional red chillies.

Not four versions of the same ingredient.

Four different ways to use fire.

Inside the Fire Collection

Sannam Chilli Whole — 100g

The Foundation

A classic Indian red chilli valued for the balance it brings to everyday cooking.

Sannam contributes red color, chilli flavor and approachable heat without allowing pungency alone to dominate the dish. It belongs naturally in tadkas, gravies, dals, pickles, chutneys and traditional masalas.

Its strength lies in versatility.

Character: Warm • Red • Rounded
Heat experience: Moderate to assertive
Best suited for: Curries • Tadka • Chutneys • Pickles • Everyday masalas

Teja Chilli Whole — 100g

The Intensifier

Teja moves noticeably higher on the heat spectrum.

Known for its strong pungency, this chilli is for dishes in which heat needs to become an unmistakable part of the flavor architecture rather than remain quietly in the background.

Use it whole in tempering, break it into gravies or grind only what you need when a recipe calls for a more forceful chilli presence.

Character: Fiery • Direct • Full-bodied
Heat experience: High
Best suited for: Spicy curries • Chutneys • Pickles • Hot masalas • Chilli-forward recipes

Meghalaya Bird’s Eye Chilli — 25g

The Spark

Small in appearance. Remarkably powerful in the kitchen.

Bird’s Eye chillies from Northeast India are associated with the Capsicum frutescens group and are known for their naturally high pungency.

The sensation is distinctly different from that of a conventional dried red chilli: bright, immediate and penetrating. A small quantity can dramatically change a chutney, broth, stir-fry or intensely spiced curry.

This is the chilli to reach for when you want heat that announces itself quickly.

Character: Sharp • Bright • Concentrated
Heat experience: Very high
Best suited for: Chutneys • Broths • Stir-fries • Pickles • Hot sauces • Small-batch chilli blends

Bhut Jolokia — 10g

The Extremity

One of India’s great chilli traditions and one of the world’s most famous superhot peppers.

Native to Northeast India, Bhut Jolokia—widely known as the Ghost Pepper—became internationally recognized for pungency capable of crossing the one-million-Scoville threshold.

Yet treating Bhut Jolokia merely as a heat challenge misses its culinary value.

Used with exceptional restraint, it can contribute a distinctive, slowly developing intensity to chutneys, sauces, marinades and strongly flavored dishes.

Character: Intense • Persistent • Powerful
Heat experience: Extreme
Best suited for: Hot sauces • Fiery chutneys • Pickles • Specialist chilli blends • Experimental cooking

Use extremely sparingly.

Built for the Chilli Enthusiast

The Fire Collection is created for cooks who:

• distinguish flavor from mere pungency;
• enjoy experimenting with regional Indian ingredients;
• want control over different levels and styles of chilli heat;
• prefer whole chillies they can roast, temper, crush or grind as required;
• appreciate ingredients with a clear individual identity.

Whether you cook traditional Indian food, experiment with hot sauces or simply want to understand chillies better, this collection gives you four very different starting points.

How to use Whole Chillies?

Temper

Add whole or broken chillies carefully to hot oil to release their character into a tadka.

Toast

Brief dry-roasting can deepen aroma. Avoid scorching—the smoke from very hot chillies can be extremely irritating.

Soak

Rehydrate dried chillies in warm water before blending them into pastes, chutneys and sauces.

Crush

Crush immediately before use for chilli flakes with greater aromatic character.

Grind

Grind only the quantity required when making fresh chilli powder or masala blends.

Blend

Combine different varieties to create your own balance of color and heat.

Why Stone Ground?

Industrial grinding often prioritizes speed, extreme fineness, and uniformity. Stone grinding takes a more deliberate approach.

By grinding the spices gradually, it creates a naturally textured powder rather than an excessively fine, dust-like consistency. This texture disperses well during cooking while retaining a more authentic sensory character.

Stone grinding does not mean the powder will appear perfectly uniform. Minor variations in texture are natural and reflect the physical character of the spice.

The Stone-Ground Difference

• Naturally textured rather than excessively powdery
• Designed for gradual release into cooked food
• Suitable for gravies, tadkas, marinades, and dry masalas
• Preserves the honest visual character of the ingredients
• Ground in controlled batches for consistency and freshness

Handle The Fire with Respect

Bhut Jolokia and Bird’s Eye Chillies are exceptionally pungent ingredients.

Use small quantities initially and increase only after tasting.

Avoid touching the eyes, face or other sensitive areas while handling very hot chillies. Wash hands and utensils thoroughly after use. Gloves are advisable when handling or breaking Bhut Jolokia.

Avoid inhaling chilli dust or fumes produced while grinding, roasting or frying extremely pungent chillies.

Keep away from children and pets.

Individuals sensitive to spicy foods should use according to personal tolerance.