Guntur Chilli vs Kashmiri Chilli · Which Indian Chilli Powder for Canada?

Guntur Sannam Chilli (India GI #122) is the world's most-traded chilli variety — hot, deep-red, backbone of Andhra/Telangana/Hyderabadi cooking. Kashmiri Chilli is milder but delivers intense color. Desify's Premium GI-Tagged Spice & Masala Box ($104.99) includes 500g of Guntur Sannam GI #122 hand-pounded.

Guntur Sannam

Grown in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. India GI #122 — one of the earliest spice GI tags. World's most-traded chilli by volume. Scoville 35,000-40,000 SHU — hot but not extreme.

Kashmiri chilli

Milder (1,000-2,000 SHU) but intense deep-red. Rogan josh hue, tandoori marinades color, dal makhani gravy. Finisher not workhorse.

Head-to-head

Attribute	Guntur GI #122	Kashmiri
GI	Guntur AP	Kashmir Valley
Heat SHU	35-40K hot	1-2K mild
Color	Deep red moderate	Very deep red intense
Best for	Andhra curries, biryani, pickles	Rogan josh, tandoori
Desify	500g hand-pounded in box	Add-on SKU

Which for Canada pantry?

Both, ideally. If forced to pick, Guntur is more versatile. Desify box has 500g Guntur GI #122 hand-pounded. CFIA compliant, GST/PST/duty paid.

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FAQs

Where to buy Guntur Chilli in Canada?

Desify Premium GI-Tagged Spice Box includes 500g hand-pounded Guntur GI #122, Hyderabad to Canada 3-5 days DHL. $104.99.

What is Guntur Sannam GI #122?

Chilli variety from Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. India GI #122.

Guntur or Kashmiri?

Both. Guntur workhorse, Kashmiri finisher.

Why 500g?

Real-cooking quantity. 8-12 weeks.

Hand-pounded?

Coarser, intact seeds, less oxidation.

How hot is 35-40K SHU?

3-4× jalapeño. Daily-cooking hot.

Aug 1 2026 · Sheetal Chouhan.