The heat of peppers is measured in Scoville Heat Units (SHU). Zero means no heat, and a regular jalapeño clocks in at around 5,000 units. The habanero, which held the record about 25 years ago, often ...

Bhut Jolokia, kaji nemu (lemon) and bamboo shoots usually accompany natives of Assam as they return to work or study in cities across India after a visit to home. At times, they are brought as ...