9 Things To Know About Bhut Jolokia,
The World's Spiciest Chilly
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1. Bhut Jolokia gets its name from "bhut" or ghost as its heat sneaks up on you like a ghost.
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2. Bhut jolokia or ghost pepper is 417 times spicier than the mild jalapeno.
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3. The Indian government once used these spicy chillies to make military grade smoke bombs.
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4. Ghost peppers are often used to make chilli powders and chilli flakes.
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5. It is one of the spiciest chillies in the world ranking 1,000,000 + Scoville Heat Units.
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6. They are known to cure migranes and sinus issues.
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7. They are so spicy that they are often handled with gloves.
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8. Bhut Jolokia is a popular ingredient in the North East, especially in Assamese and Naga cuisines.
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9. It is sometimes used to make pepper spray for self protection.
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