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Assam: The Queen of “King Chillies”

Jornali Saikia Hazarika shares an interesting anecdote about ‘King Chilli,’ also known by other suitable monikers such as Naga Chilli and Bhoot Jolokia (Bhoot meaning Ghost and Jolokia meaning Chilli). She explains, “If you eat a whole Bhoot Jolokia, you will start seeing ghosts; hence the name.” Jornali, a resident of the remote village Moilapung […]