# Hathei Chilli

Also known as Sirarakhong chilli, Sirarakhong Hathei chilli.
Species: Capsicum annuum.

Hathei Chilli is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from Ukhrul district, Manipur, India. Capsi’s sourced range is 7,542 SHU (Official breeder). Flavor is smoky, aromatic, unique. Used for curries, seasonings, spice blends, smoked preparations, pickles. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 1/3.3 the typical heat of a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU).

## Heat sources

- 7,542 SHU · Official breeder
  R. Ananthan, K. Subash, T. Longvah (2014) International Conference on Food and Nutrition Technology, IPCBEE vol. 72, IACSIT Press, Singapore · HPLC
  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/322909613_Assessment_of_Nutrient_Composition_and_Capsaicinoid_Content_of_Some_Red_Chilies

- 30,000–50,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Chakhao Product Catalog – Sirarakhong Chilli
  https://chakhao.com/Chakhao-Product-Catalog.pdf

## Heritage

We don't have a documented family for this pepper yet.

## Page sources

- [Wikipedia entry for Sirarakhong Hathei chilli](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sirarakhong_Hathei_chilli)
- [Great Lakes Staple Seeds product page for Sirarakhong Hathei Chili Pepper](https://greatlakesstapleseeds.com/products/sirarakhong-hathei-chili-pepper)
- [RIPA Sirarakhong Hathei product description](https://www.ripaonline.com/sirarakhong-hathei/)
- [Vajiram and Ravi article on Hathei Chilli](https://vajiramandravi.com/current-affairs/hathei-chilli/)

## FAQ
### How hot is Hathei Chilli?

Capsi’s sourced range is 7,542 SHU (Official breeder). Capsi uses a sourced range and a trust tier, not a single marketing number. How we verify heat: https://web.thecapsi.app/learn/heat-and-capsaicin/how-we-measure-heat

### What does Hathei Chilli taste like?

Offers a distinctive profile with vibrant aroma, woody-smoky notes especially after traditional wood-smoking, subtle bitterness, and balanced heat that enhances rather than overwhelms dishes.

### How do I grow Hathei Chilli?

Hathei Chilli: high altitude specific microclimate climate.

### What can I substitute for Hathei Chilli?

Cayenne, Thai Bird's Eye, Piri Piri

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/hathei-chilli
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data