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Warangal Chapata Chilli

Warangal Chapata, known locally as tomato chilli for its short, broad, thick-walled pods, is a very mild, high-colour chilli from Telangana. It was registered as a Geographical Indication (GI) in 2025, and Spices Board of India lists it among the high-colour, low-pungency chillies used for colour extraction.

Geodhara International sources Warangal Chapata through our supplier network in Warangal, Hanumakonda, Mulugu and Jayashankar Bhupalpally districts of Telangana. Volumes are limited, at about 11,000 tonnes a year from roughly 6,700 acres, so we confirm availability early. Lots are sun dried, machine cleaned and graded by colour and pod size.

Our target markets include China, Bangladesh, the UAE, Thailand, and Sri Lanka. For importers, spice processors, food manufacturers, and wholesale distributors there, we offer bulk supply, competitive pricing, and complete export documentation.

Specification

Country of OriginIndia (Warangal, Hanumakonda, Mulugu, Jayashankar Bhupalpally - Telangana)

Botanical NameCapsicum annuum

HS Code0904.21 (whole); 0904.22 (crushed, flakes)

Variety TypeChapata (tomato chilli) type; registered Geographical Indication (GI), 2025

Heat LevelVery mild, about 4,000 - 6,000 SHU

ASTA Colour ValueAbout 100 - 140

PodShort, broad and thick walled; bright red

Available FormsWhole with stem, stemless, crushed, flakes

QualitySun dried, cleaned and sortex graded

MoistureMax 11%

Food SafetyTested for aflatoxin, pesticide residues and illegal dyes (Sudan I - IV) against importing-country limits; NABL lab reports supplied

PackagingCompressed bales, or 10 kg to 25 kg PP, jute bags and cartons

LabellingPrivate labelling available

Shelf Life12 - 18 months

StorageCool, dry and well ventilated, away from strong odours. Colour fades under heat and light

GMO StatusNon-GM

Harvest PeriodArrivals Jan - Apr; limited volumes, confirm early

SpecificationFull spec sheet, COA and samples on request

Container

Quantity:Approx. 7 - 8 MT baled

Quantity:Approx. 15 - 16 MT baled

Uses

Natural red colour for food: colour extraction and oleoresin.
Mild, high-colour chilli powders and paprika-style seasonings.
Curries, pickles and sauces that need colour with very little heat.
Blending with hot varieties to lift colour.
Used whole in Telangana and South Indian cooking.

Known As

EnglishWarangal Chapata / Chapata / Tomato Chilli

Hindiवरंगल चपाटा मिर्च (Warangal Chapata Mirch)

Teluguవరంగల్ చపాట మిర్చి (Warangal Chapata Mirchi)

Chinese干红辣椒 (Gan Hong Lajiao)

Bengaliশুকনো মরিচ (Shukno Morich)

Arabicفلفل أحمر مجفف (Fulful Ahmar Mujaffaf)

Thaiพริกแห้ง (Phrik Haeng)

Sinhalaවියළි මිරිස් (Viyali Miris)

FAQs

What is Warangal Chapata chilli?

A very mild, high-colour chilli from Telangana, locally called tomato chilli for its short, broad, thick-walled pods. It was registered as a Geographical Indication (GI) in 2025 and is grown mainly in Warangal, Hanumakonda, Mulugu and Jayashankar Bhupalpally districts.

What heat and colour values does Warangal Chapata have?

Very mild, about 4,000 to 6,000 SHU, with high colour of about 100 to 140 ASTA and an oleoresin content reported at 6.37 to 6.75%. Spices Board of India lists it among the high-colour, low-pungency chillies used for colour extraction. Each lot's measured values are on its certificate of analysis.

How much Warangal Chapata is available?

Volumes are limited: about 11,000 tonnes a year from roughly 6,700 acres. New crop arrives from January to April, so confirm quantities early in the season.

What packaging options are available?

We offer compressed bales, or 10 kg to 25 kg PP bags, jute bags and cartons, with custom private-label packaging to suit your market requirements.

What export documentation do you provide?

We provide complete export documentation including phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, fumigation certificate where the destination requires it, NABL lab test reports, and shipping documents.