# Kashmiri Chili

Also known as Kashmiri Mirch, Kashmiri Red Chilli, Kashmiri Laal Mirch.
Species: Capsicum annuum.

Kashmiri Chili is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from Kashmir Valley, Jammu and Kashmir, India. Capsi’s sourced range is 1,000–3,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is fruity, sweet, mild, tangy, smoky. Used for curries and gravies, tandoori marinades, pickles and chutneys, coloring agent in Indian dishes, snacks and sauces. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.
About 1/17 the typical heat of a Capsi Jalapeño (25,086 SHU).

## Heat sources

- 1,000–2,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Kashmiri Chilli Specifications
  https://kapadiyaexpocompany.com/kashmiri-chilli/

- 1,000–2,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Kashmiri Chile Powder
  https://spicesinc.com/kashmiri-chile-powder

- 2,000–3,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Kashmiri Chili Powder — Spice Horizon
  https://spicehorizon.com/shop/tikka-masala-6apj2

## Heritage

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

## Page sources

- [Wikipedia: Kashmiri red chilli](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kashmiri_red_chilli)
- [PepperScale: Kashmiri Chili Guide](https://pepperscale.com/kashmiri-chili/)
- [Chili Pepper Madness: Kashmiri Chili](https://www.chilipeppermadness.com/chili-pepper-types/kashmiri-chili/)
- [Spices Board of India: Kashmir Chilli characteristics and cultivation](https://www.indianspices.com/spice-catalog/chilli-1.html)
- [Spices Inc: Kashmiri Chile details](https://spicesinc.com/kashmiri-chile-powder)

## FAQ
### How hot is Kashmiri Chili?

Capsi’s sourced range is 1,000–3,000 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 Kashmiri Chili taste like?

Fruity with sweet undertones and mild tanginess; delivers vibrant red color and gentle warmth rather than intense burn.

### How do I grow Kashmiri Chili?

Kashmiri Chili: about 90 days to maturity, temperate climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Kashmiri Chili?

paprika, paprika mixed with cayenne, Byadagi chili (hotter alternative)

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