Guwahati, India— The bhut jolokia chili pepper fires up the imagination, as well as the taste buds. The thumb-sized chilies are so potent they could be used in pepper spray, says the director of India ...

The world record holder for the most Ghost peppers eaten has done it again! And this time Gregory Foster did it faster than before after eating 17 of them in a minute, according to Guinness World ...

India is home to some of the world’s spiciest and most flavorful chillies! In this video, we explore 5 famous Indian chilli varieties, their unique heat levels, and how they’re used in Indian cuisine.