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Bhut Jolokia Pickle – The Pride of Northeast India

Renowned as Bhut Jolokia amongst the natives, the excruciatingly hot version of chili is better known as Raja Mirchi or King Chilli. Grown in the northeastern states like Assam, and Nagaland, etc. Bhut Jolokia bagged the Guinness Book of World Record in 2007 for being the hottest chili in the world.  Its Pickle is a famous byproduct in northeast India. One can easily use it as a hot spicy dip or implement the concoction in any curry to boost extra hotness. The pickle is stuffed with mustard hereby, adding to the pungent flavor. This lip-smackingly spicy pickle will blow your mind with the strong savored delicacy. 
Being the hottest chili in the world, the price of Bhut Jolokia is beyond par. However, in the harvest season, one can easily avail it in the local northeast markets. The northeast people purchase it in the harvest season and store it for the year. Ghost Chilli Pickle plays an essential role in north-eastern cuisine. You can effortlessly make Bhut Jolokia pickle right at your home with the basic ingredients of- 

Bhut Jolokia
  • Ghost Chilli
  • Mustard Oil
  • White Mustard seeds 
  • Turmeric Powder 
  • Lemon Juice
  • Salt


The paste/sauce compliments any food starting from a pizza to a simple chapati. Besides being super-hot, the pickle is extremely addictive and appetizing. We dare you to savor your taste buds with this pungent yet peppery pickle of Bhut Jolokia.

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