Kanthari Mirchi
Grow small, fiery violet kanthari chilies for chutneys, tempering, and bold everyday cooking.
Easy Grow Info
About This Chili
Purple kanthari is an upright birds-eye type chili known for intense heat and striking dark purple fruits that mature toward red. Often harvested early for fresh use, these slender chilies bring sharp spice to chutneys, tempering oil, and quick sautéed dishes.
Compact, branching plants are highly ornamental while remaining productive, making them well suited to containers, patios, and warm-climate gardens where both appearance and performance matter.
Heat Level
Very Hot — typically 75,000–100,000 Scoville Heat Units.
Sharp, fast heat that builds quickly; use sparingly for fresh cooking and tempering.
Why We Chose This Variety
We grow purple kanthari for gardeners who want the same sharp heat as the green type, just with a little extra color in the garden.
Compact plants produce steadily and do especially well in containers, giving you a steady supply of fresh purple chilies.
Grower’s Corner
Grower’s Corner: How to Grow Hot Chilies in Warm-Climate Gardens
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