The Warangal Chapata chilli from Telangana has been granted the Geographical Indication tag by the GI Registry, government of India on March 28.
Key Highlights
- The chilli is called Tomato chilli as it has a bright red colour and is shaped round like a tomato.
- This is the 18th produce from Telangana that has secured the coveted GI tag.
- The GI tag will expand the market for the the spice which has been cultivating in by the farmers for more than 100 years.
- The chilli is less spicy but lends a bright red colour with extensive flavour due to its capsicum oleoresin properties.
- The Warangal Chapata is under cultivation in the villages of Nagaram of Jammikunta mandal since more than 80 years while Nadikuda village and mandal could be the oldest source.
- There are three fruit types existing in the Warangal Chapata chilli, namely the single patti, double patti and odalu.
(Source: TH)
