# Kanthari Chili

Also known as Kanthari mulaku, Kanthaari Mulaku, Indian Bird's Eye, Kanthari chilli, Kadagu Molagu, Kandhari Menasu.
Species: Capsicum frutescens.

Kanthari Chili is a Capsicum frutescens cultivar from South India (Kerala and Tamil Nadu), India. Capsi’s sourced range is 50,000–225,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is peppery, fruity, bitter undertones, aromatic. Used for curries, chutneys, pickles, stir-fries, sauces. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 5.5 times a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU typical).

## Heat sources

- 100,000–225,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Kanthari Chilli - The Hippy Seed Company
  https://thehippyseedcompany.com/product/kanthari-chilli/

- 50,000–100,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Kanthari - Ohio Peppers
  https://ohiopeppers.com/product/kanthari/

- 50,000–100,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Kanthari Pepper Seeds - Indian Bird's Eye Chili | Heritage Cottage Seeds
  https://heritagecottageseeds.com/products/pepper-kanthari

- 150,000–200,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Kanthari Dry Red Chilli | Kanthari Red Chilli Exporters from India
  https://www.spicesindia.net/kanthari-dry-red-chilli

## Heritage

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

## Page sources

- [Hippy Seed Company detailed product information for Kanthari Chilli](https://thehippyseedcompany.com/product/kanthari-chilli/)
- [Wikipedia entry on Bird's eye chili noting Kanthari name](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird%27s_eye_chili)
- [Wikipedia on Capsicum frutescens species with kantharimulaku name](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capsicum_frutescens)
- [Medsplan botanical and health information on Kanthari Mulaku](http://www.medsplan.com/MedicalInfoDetails/Bird-Eye-chilli-Or-Capsicum-frutescence-(Kanthaari-Mulaku)-----Health-Benefits)
- [Papanasini detailed botanical, cultivation, nutrition (per 100g) and health data for Kanthari mulaku](https://papanasini.blogspot.com/2014/09/kanthari-mulaku-capsicum-frutescences.html)
- [Natural Farmers Kerala guide: how to grow Kanthari Mulaku with perennial care, height and climate details](https://www.naturalfarmerskerala.com/how-to-grow-kanthari-mulaku-bird-eye-chili/)
- [Inherited Seeds product page confirming origin, SHU and flavor for Chilli Kanthari](https://inheritedseeds.com/products/chilli-kanthari)

## FAQ
### How hot is Kanthari Chili?

Capsi’s sourced range is 50,000–225,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). 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 Kanthari Chili taste like?

Sharp immediate fiery heat with peppery and slightly fruity notes, a hint of bitterness, and a distinctive aroma.

### How do I grow Kanthari Chili?

Kanthari Chili: about 80 days to maturity, tropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Kanthari Chili?

Thai chili, Tabasco pepper, other Bird's Eye varieties

Page: https://web.thecapsi.app/pepper/kanthari-chili
Catalog: https://web.thecapsi.app/data