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Bhoot Jolokia: The Ghost Pepper That Haunts the World
In the misty hills of Northeast India, where morning fog clings to valleys and rain-soaked earth sustains ancient traditions, grows a pepper that changed the global understanding of heat. For generations, it was simply part of daily life—pounded into chutneys, pickled in earthen pots, smeared on fences to deter elephants. The indigenous communities of Assam, Nagaland, and Manipur knew its power intimately, called it by many names, and never imagined it would become an interne
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Guntur Red Chillies: The Crimson Gold of Andhra Pradesh
Drive through Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh during harvest season, and you'll witness a spectacle that has defined this region for over four centuries: endless fields painted in vivid scarlet, farmers sorting mountains of brilliant red peppers, and the pungent aroma of capsaicin filling the air. This isn't just agriculture—this is the heart of India's spice empire, where a single district produces enough chillies to influence global markets and defines what heat means in
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