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Kaatil · India

Hot Sauce No.9

A ghost-pepper sauce that tastes like it's been near a tandoor. Built for kebabs, biryani and kathi rolls.

₹259

Available in India

Type
Hot sauce · 200 g
Origin
India
Flavour
SmokySpicySavory
Heat
5/5
Rarity
4/5
Rare: small-batch, regional or few stockists How we score

Rarity is our editors’ score for how hard something is to find in the US and how unusual it is to make: availability (supermarket, specialty shop or maker only), production (small-batch, seasonal, foraged) and how unusual the ingredient or method is.

  1. 1 Familiar twist: easy to find, unusual flavour
  2. 2 Specialty: good grocers and online
  3. 3 Uncommon: mostly from the maker or specialty shops
  4. 4 Rare: small-batch, regional or few stockists
  5. 5 Very rare: tiny batches, foraged or one of a kind

What it tastes like

Described as smoky and tandoori-spiced with full-bodied ghost-pepper heat; expect it to linger.

Why it’s rare

Pairs North-East India's Bhoot Jolokia with a smoky, tandoori-style flavour profile; the brand lists a Great Taste Award 2024.

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