Guntur Sannam vs Teja chilli
Guntur is a market as much as a place. Sannam and Teja are distinct chilli types traded from that belt.
Culinary differences only. Traditional use is not scientific evidence of a medical effect.
Guntur Sannam chilli
गुंटूर सन्नम मिर्च · Capsicum annuum
Named Indian chilli cultivar: Guntur Sannam chilli.
Full guide →Guntur Teja chilli
गुंटूर तेजा मिर्च · Capsicum annuum
Named Indian chilli cultivar: Guntur Teja chilli.
Full guide →Flavour and kitchen job
Teja is typically talked about as hotter; Sannam is a workhorse chilli for masala and powder. Actual heat varies by lot.
When to use which
- Sannam when a recipe wants Andhra chilli without naming Teja.
- Teja when you specifically want that hotter Andhra profile.
We will not invent SHU figures. Read the variety on the pack.
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