Dalle Khursani
Akabare Khursani · Akubari · Jyaanamara Khursani · Dalle · Round Chilli
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About this variety
Dalle Khursani, meaning 'round chillies' in Nepali, is a distinctive Himalayan variety cultivated across Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim, and Darjeeling. Known as 'Akabare Khursani' (king of chillies) or 'Jyaanamara Khursani' (murderer chillies), it is remarkably the only known polyploidal pepper variety. Exceptionally rich in vitamins A, C, and E, this cherry-shaped chilli delivers habanero-level heat with a fruity, citrus-forward profile prized in traditional Nepali and Sikkimese cuisine.
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Culinary uses
Essential to Himalayan cuisine, used whole as a relish with dal bhat, chopped in vegetable and meat curries, ground into chutneys and momo sauces, preserved as Dalle Achaar pickle, and traditionally fermented with yak buttermilk in mountain communities.
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