# Ramanathapuram Mundu Chilli

Also known as Ramnad Mundu Chilli, Gundu Molzuka, Gundu Molagai, S-9 Mundu Chilli, Round Chilli.
Species: Capsicum annuum.

Ramanathapuram Mundu Chilli is a Capsicum annuum cultivar from Tamil Nadu, India. Capsi’s sourced range is 10,000–35,000 SHU (Vendor Claim). Flavor is aromatic, fruity, tangy, earthy. Used for tempering in tadka for sambar, rasam, chutneys, spice powders and podis, curries, gravies, pickles, natural food coloring agent. Heat is a range, not a single marketing number.

## Heat sources

- 10,000–35,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Mundu Dry Red Chilli | Mundu Red Chilli Exporters from India · HPLC
  https://www.spicesindia.net/mundu-dry-red-chilli

- 15,000–30,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Mundu Chilli product specification
  https://skyagriexport.com/product/4/21/mundu

- 10,000–30,000 SHU · Vendor Claim
  Red Peppers A Grade Ramnad S9 Mundu Chillies
  https://www.indiamart.com/proddetail/ramnad-s9-mundu-chillies-stemless-21430322955.html

- 17,500 SHU · Unverified
  M S Thanaraj (2023) The New Indian Express
  https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2023/Feb/26/ramanathapuram-mundu-chilli-to-be-conferred-gi-tag-2550955.html

## Heritage

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

## Page sources

- [Wikipedia entry on Ramanathapuram Mundu chilli (botanical, GI, SHU)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramanathapuram_Mundu_chilli)
- [Guide to Mundu Chili Powder and South Indian uses](https://aquaconnectexim.com/what-is-mundu-chili-powder-guide/)
- [Ramnad Mundu Chilli details and culinary information](https://devagisanmugam.com/2023/12/ramnad-mundu-chilli/)
- [Krishi Jagran article on Ramnad Mundu chillies and GI status](https://krishijagran.com/agripedia/ramnad-gundu-and-mundu-chillies-tamil-nadu-s-fiery-treasures-bringing-spice-and-profit-to-farmers/)
- [New Indian Express on pungency, history, export and GI impact](https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2024/Mar/29/ramnad-mundu-chilli-to-spice-up-the-global-market)
- [Exporter technical specs on appearance, skin, pungency and origin](https://skyagriexport.com/product/4/21/mundu)

## FAQ
### How hot is Ramanathapuram Mundu Chilli?

Capsi’s sourced range is 10,000–35,000 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 Ramanathapuram Mundu Chilli taste like?

Distinctive fragrant and rounded aroma with subtle tangy and fruity undertones alongside earthy notes, delivering complexity and gentle warmth rather than intense pungency.

### How do I grow Ramanathapuram Mundu Chilli?

Ramanathapuram Mundu Chilli: about 90 days to maturity, semi-arid tropical climate, full sun, hardiness zones 9-11.

### What can I substitute for Ramanathapuram Mundu Chilli?

Kashmiri chilli for milder color and flavor, Byadgi chilli

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