The world's hottest pepper is called Bhut Jolokia, also known as the Bhutan pepper. The ghost pepper is a staple of Naga and Assamese cuisine and is originally from North East India. The name "ghost pepper" comes from the Assamese word bhut, which signifies ghost. Bhut jolokia must be used in Assamese thali, whether in curries, chutneys, or pickle. The seeds are open pollinated garden.