Bhiwapur chilli

Bhiwapur chilli
Bhiwapur Chilli in red ripened stage
Species	Capsicum annuum
Origin	Maharashtra, India
Scoville scale	20,000[1] SHU

The Bhiwapur chilli is a variety of chilli mainly grown in Nagpur district, of the Indian state of Maharashtra.[2]

Name

It is named after its place of origin, the town of Bhiwapur, located in Umred taluka, Nagpur.[3][4][5][6][7] It is also known as Doda chilli in the local language.

Description

These chillies are known for their bright red colour that is used as a dye in food and cosmetics.[8] It measures 1.5 inches in length. The outer covering is thick, thus reducing breakage and extending shelf life. The red colored Bhiwapur chilli, which is darker than other chillies like Guntur chillies, is used in various recipes, including chutneys, curries, and pickles. It is a primary ingredient in 'Varhadi Thecha', a spicy red chilli chutney. The chilli is known for its heat and is used in traditional Maharashtrian cuisine.[9]

Photo Gallery

Actual photos from Bhiwapur Mirchi Utpadak Samutha Gat (Bhiwapur Chilli Growers Association) - the original applicants for the GI Tag registration[10][11]

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  Bhiwapur Chilli in green unripened stage
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  Bhiwapur Chilli in red ripened stage
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  Bhiwapur Chilli in red dried stage
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  Dr. Naryan Lambat (in white) explaining during a chilli farm tour
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  Photo of ripe and unripe Bhiwapur chillies in a farm

Geographical indication

GI Tag Certificate for Bhiwapur chilli

It was awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) status tag from the Geographical Indications Registry under the Union Government of India on 9 March 2017 (valid until 25 March 2034).[12][13][14][15]

Bhiwapur Mirchi Utpadak Samutha Gat from Bhiwapur, proposed the GI registration of Bhiwapur chilli. After filing the application in March 2014, the chilli was granted the GI tag in 2017 by the Geographical Indication Registry in Chennai, making the name "Bhiwapur chilli" exclusive to the chilies grown in the region. It thus became the first chilli variety from Maharashtra and the 25th type of goods from Maharashtra to earn the GI tag.[16]

See also

• Khola chilli
• Harmal chilli
• Banaras Lal Bharwamirch (Red Pickle Chilli)

References

1. "Bhiwapur Chilli - GI Application No.473" (PDF). GI Journal No. 88 1 July 28, 2016: 7-14. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
2. Service, Express News (10 January 2024). "Unveiling the culinary magic of chillies". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
3. Ravindran, P. N.; Sivaraman, K.; Devasahayam, S.; Babu, K. Nirmal (2024). Handbook of Spices in India: 75 Years of Research and Development. Springer Nature. ISBN 978-981-19-3728-6. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
4. Variyar, Prasad S.; Singh, Inder Pal; Adiani, Vanshika; Suprasanna, Penna (8 November 2024). Peppers: Biological, Health, and Postharvest Perspectives. CRC Press. ISBN 978-1-040-15384-0. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
5. Singh, Brahma; Kalia, Pritam (2023). Vegetables for Nutrition and Entrepreneurship. Springer Nature. ISBN 978-981-19-9016-8. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
6. "Farmers to get seeds to increase production of Bhiwapur chillies". The Times of India. 22 May 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
7. "When is a Poha like a Misal? When you're in spice-loving Nagpur". Retrieved 22 October 2024.
8. Sen, Colleen Taylor; Bhattacharyya, Sourish; Saberi, Helen (23 February 2023). The Bloomsbury Handbook of Indian Cuisine. Bloomsbury Publishing. ISBN 978-1-350-12865-1. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
9. "Geographical indications of vegetables in India". Indian Council of Agricultural Research. Indian Council of Agricultural Research Krishi Bhavan. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
10. Intellectual Property India https://search.ipindia.gov.in/GIRPublic/Application/Details/473. Retrieved 2 November 2024. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
11. Bose, Hiren Kumar (19 December 2023). "Maharashtra's fiery Bhiwapuri chilli faces extinction". Village Square. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
12. Bhattacharya, Niharika Sahoo (13 September 2022). Geographical Indication Protection in India: The Evolving Paradigm. Springer Nature. ISBN 978-981-19-4296-9. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
13. "Geographical Indications Intellectual Property India". Retrieved 23 October 2024.
14. Lalitha, N.; Vinayan, Soumya (4 January 2019). Regional Products and Rural Livelihoods: A Study on Geographical Indications from India. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-909537-7. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
15. Ltd, Infokerala Communications Pvt (1 September 2023). Kerala Tradition & Fascinating Destinations 2023. Infokerala Communications Pvt Ltd. ISBN 978-93-91760-65-6. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
16. Sharma, Tanya (12 May 2022). "GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATION (GI) TAGS OF MAHARASHTRA". The IP Press. Retrieved 22 October 2024.

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