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Dalle Khursani – Himalayan Cherry Pepper (Sikkim)
Discover our Dalle Khursani, a small round, fleshy pepper grown in the valleys of Sikkim, in the Indian Himalayas. Fruity, slightly smoky and fiercely powerful to set your pickles, hot sauces and slow-cooked curries ablaze.
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Dalle Khursani: the cherry pepper that sets the Himalayas on fire
Dalle Khursani (also called Akbare Khursani, literally "round chilli" in Nepali) is a small cherry pepper, round and fleshy, that turns bright red as it ripens. Grown in the valleys of Sikkim and the neighbouring Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts, it earned a Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2020 for Sikkim, extended in 2021 to those two West Bengal districts. It is one of the most powerful chillies in the world, with a heat level comparable to the habanero.
Why choose whole dried peppers?
Dried whole, Dalle Khursani keeps the full strength of its essential oils and capsaicin, concentrated in the seeds and internal membranes. This lets you control the intensity of your dishes precisely: let the whole pepper infuse for a diffuse heat, or crumble it for an immediate blast. This whole form is also truest to Himalayan tradition, where the pepper is sun-dried and kept all year round.
Culinary uses:
- The star ingredient of dalle ko achar, the famous fermented chilli pickle of Nepal and Sikkim
- Homemade hot sauces and explosive chutneys
- For tempering (tadka): infused whole in hot oil or ghee
- Enhances dals, vegetable curries and slow-cooked meat dishes
- Crumbled over momos (Himalayan dumplings) and soups
- Use sparingly: a single pepper is enough to spice up an entire dish
Origin and quality:
Our Dalle Khursani comes from small family farms in the Himalayan valleys of Sikkim and eastern Nepal.
Storage:
To preserve all its aromatic power, store your Dalle Khursani in a dry place, away from light and humidity, in its airtight packaging.
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Rich in vitamin C
Boosts metabolism thanks to capsaicin
Antioxidant properties
Supports digestion
Supports healthy blood circulation
Anti-inflammatory properties
Rich in vitamin A
Promotes endorphin release (feel-good effect)
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Directly selected smallholder producers No Pesticides free Yes Vegetarian Yes Origin Eastern Himalayas (Sikkim), India Quality Premium Type Whole dried peppers Taste profile A round, fleshy pepper with a fruity, slightly smoky flavour, delivering an intense, long-lasting heat (100,000 to 350,000 SHU, on par with habanero). Possible traces of allergens May contain traces of mustard and celery (packaged in a facility handling these allergens).
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Fraîcheur et qualité exceptionnelles
Nos épices sont importées directement d'Inde et conditionnées à la demande pour garantir une fraîcheur optimale. Contrairement aux épices vendues en grande surface qui peuvent rester des mois sur les étagères, nous veillons à ce que chaque épice conserve toute sa saveur et son arôme.
Authenticité et traçabilité
Chaque épice provient de régions spécifiques en Inde réputées pour leur savoir-faire. Nous travaillons directement avec des producteurs locaux qui cultivent leurs épices de manière traditionnelle, sans pesticides ni produits chimiques.
Comment bien utiliser cette épice ?
Pour révéler tous les arômes, nous recommandons de faire légèrement griller les épices entières à sec dans une poêle avant de les moudre. Conservez-les dans un endroit sec et à l'abri de la lumière pour préserver leur fraîcheur le plus longtemps possible.
Le saviez-vous ?
Les épices entières sont bien meilleures que les épices moulues
Consultez notre article de blog pour découvrir pourquoi les épices entières conservent mieux leurs arômes.
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Dalle Khursani – Himalayan Cherry Pepper (Sikkim)
