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Dried Kanthari Chili
Discover our dried Kanthari chili, a tiny bird's eye chili harvested in the border villages of Kerala and Karnataka, on the outskirts of the Nagarhole reserve. Very hot, with a fruity edge to spice up curries, achars and chutneys — sparingly.
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Kanthari Chili: the tiny fireball from the edge of Nagarhole
Kanthari chili (also called kanthari mulaku or bird's eye chili) is a tiny whole dried green chili harvested in the border villages between Kerala and Karnataka, on the outskirts of the Nagarhole Tiger Reserve. Its rule is as simple as it is fierce: the smaller the chili, the hotter it gets. With an intensity of 50,000 to 100,000 Scoville units, it ranks among the hottest chilies in South Indian cooking, while keeping a distinctive fruity edge. We source it directly from smallholder growers in the region so you can discover a chili still largely unknown outside India.
Why choose whole dried chili?
Dried whole rather than crushed, Kanthari chili keeps its essential oils and aromatic intensity far longer than a powder. You can use it as is, crush it at the last moment, or grind it yourself to control exactly how much heat you want — a precision simply not available from a pre-ground chili powder.
Culinary uses:
- Crumbled into a curry or sambar for an immediate, sharp heat
- Essential in Kerala-style achars (pickles) and fiery chutneys
- Infused in hot oil or ghee to flavour sauces and tempering
- Coarsely ground to spice up marinades and fish curries
- Added whole to stir-fried vegetables for a gradual heat
- Use sparingly: a single chili is often enough to spice up an entire dish
Origin and quality:
Our Kanthari chili comes from the border villages of Kerala and Karnataka, on the outskirts of the Nagarhole reserve, where it grows on small family farms. It is grown without pesticides, so we can guarantee you a natural, authentic product.
Storage:
To preserve all its heat and aroma, store your Kanthari chili in a dry place, away from light and humidity, in its airtight packaging.
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Boosts metabolism
Rich in vitamin C
Antioxidant properties
May relieve pain locally (capsaicin's analgesic effect)
Supports blood circulation
Stimulates the palate and appetite
Supports thermogenesis (natural appetite-suppressing effect)
Supports natural defenses
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Directly selected smallholder producers No Pesticides free Yes Vegetarian Yes Origin Kerala-Karnataka, India Quality Premium Type Whole dried chili peppers (green) Taste profile Very hot chili with a fruity edge, high Scoville intensity (50,000-100,000 SHU). Possible traces of allergens No major allergens identified.
Pourquoi choisir Dried Kanthari Chili de La Table Indienne ?
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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Dried Kanthari Chili
