The Chilli Guru

Capsicum annuum "Pusa Jwala"

Pusa Jwala

Species : Capsicum annuum
Type : cayenne
Origin : India
Plant : tall, upright
Leaves : mid green
Chillies : quite large, pendant
Shape : long, thin
Flavour : good
Pungency : fairly mild
Unripe Chillies : light/mid green
Ripe Chillies : bright red
Flesh : fairly thin
Core : small
Seeds : few, small
Season : quite early
Yield : very good

Notes

A mainstay of Indian cuisine, Pusa Jwala is marketed in the UK as 'Curry Chilli'. It is easy to grow, very productive, and makes an excellent pot plant.

Culinary

The long thin chillies are excellent fresh or dried.