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Dalle Khursani vs Habanero

Dalle Khursani is hotter, at about 393,950 SHU against 225,000 SHU for Habanero: about 1.8× as hot, using typical values. Across the measured ranges the gap runs from 0.9× to 4.6×.

Data checked October 20, 2026 · How we rank and verify

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393,950 SHUDalle Khursani
225,000 SHUHabanero
1.8×Heat ratio
Dalle KhursaniHotter
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Dalle Khursani and Habanero on the Scoville scale. Each dot is a pepper in our dataset, on a log scale.

Side by side

Dalle KhursaniHabanero
Typical heat393,950 SHU225,000 SHU
Measured range304,863–456,636 SHU100,000–350,000 SHU
StatusLab testedLab tested
SpeciesCapsicum sp. (often given as C. annuum; reported to be polyploid)Capsicum chinense
OriginSikkim and the Darjeeling and Kalimpong hills of West Bengal, India; also Nepal and BhutanYucatan Peninsula, Mexico (species from the Amazon basin)
FlavourNot documentedBright tropical sweetness under the heat
Coloursredorange, red, white, brown, pink

The Scoville maths

The Scoville scale is linear: a pepper at 2,000,000 SHU has twice the capsaicinoids of one at 1,000,000 SHU. So the ratio is a simple division, 393,950 ÷ 225,000 ≈ 1.8×. Real pods vary, so the gap between any two fruits can be smaller or larger (0.9× to 4.6× across the measured ranges).

In between

2 peppers sit between Habanero and Dalle Khursani by typical heat.

About each pepper

Dalle Khursani: A round, cherry-like Himalayan landrace.

Habanero: Now most closely tied to Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula.

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Questions

Which is hotter, Dalle Khursani or Habanero?

Dalle Khursani. It averages about 393,950 SHU against 225,000 SHU for Habanero, about 1.8× as hot.

How many times hotter is Dalle Khursani than Habanero?

About 1.8× using typical values (393,950 ÷ 225,000). Comparing the extremes of each measured range gives anywhere from 0.9× to 4.6×.

How hot is Dalle Khursani?

Dalle Khursani: 304,863–456,636 SHU, lab tested.

How hot is Habanero?

Habanero: 100,000–350,000 SHU, lab tested.

Are Dalle Khursani and Habanero the same species?

No. Dalle Khursani is Capsicum sp. (often given as C. annuum; reported to be polyploid); Habanero is Capsicum chinense.

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Sources

  1. IP India GI Registry, application 636 (Dalle Khursani): Dalle Khursani: GI dates, region, proprietor
  2. Spices Board India, 'List of GI Tags Registered for Spices' (as of 15/09/2026): Dalle Khursani: certificate date
  3. UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions, 'Peppers Ranked by Heat': Habanero: 100,000-350,000 SHU
  4. Texas AgriLife Extension (Dr. Joe Masabni), 'Jalapeno & Other Hot Peppers': Habanero: 200,000-300,000 average

Full source lists are on each pepper's page.