The Dorset Naga was measured by BBC Gardeners' World at nearly 1.6 million SHU, which is the hottest measurement ever recorded for a chilli. According to Joy and Michael, this scorching heat level is backed up by a powerful aroma that imbibes any dish with a distinctively fruity flavour. The fruit are roughly cone shaped, and about 2 cm wide at the shoulders and up to 4 cm long, though they can be smaller.
Why not grow a few of your own and try them in this Chilli con carne recipe from the BBC Good Food, or this vegetarian chilli alternative? Unless you like your chilli scorching hot it might be wise to use them very sparingly because these peppers come with a health warning and anyone handling them is advised to wear gloves!You can buy Dorset Naga seeds from Sea Spring Seeds, plug plants from Sea Spring Plants and, from late July / early August, fresh Dorset Naga chillies from Peppers by Post.
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