Dalle Khursani (round chili) is one of the hottest chilies found in the world. It is also commonly called Akbare khursani. There is another variety super hot chili commonly found in Nepal called Jeere Khursani, a very tiny chili but has extreme heat, which name derives from its size similar to cumin (Jeera). Dalle khursani is almost round cherry size and bright red when fully ripen. It is grown and widely consumed in Nepal. It is used to make fresh or fermented pickle and spice up curry, daal or soup. It is popular during cold winter months as its heat keeps the body warm. Pickled one either simply in vinegar or with spices is the most popular and can be jarred for several months, and consumed alongside daal bhaat tarkari.
This chili is not for faint-hearted people but once you start consuming it, you will get addictive to its heat and flavor. Although the chili is super hot, surprisingly it doesn’t have any aftermath burning effect unlike other chilies. It is also believed to have medicinal benefits. It is also a high value crop and sold for around Rs. 500 per kg. It can be grown almost everywhere, but better in sandy soils and in regions with temperate wet climate.
Ingredients
400 gm of Akbare/Dalle Khursani
10 Cloves of Garlic
4-5 cm size Ginger
4 tbs garlic and ginger paste
4 tbs Yellow Mustard (coarsely grounded)
1 ½ tbs coriander powder
1 ½ tbs cumin powder
1 tsp Turmeric powder
2 tbs Red Chili (coarsely grounded)
1 tbs Fenugreek seed
1 cup Vegetable Oil (preferably mustard oil)
1 Lemon/lime
Salt
Methods
Sun dry the Akbare/Dalle khursani in a tray, along half chopped cloves of garlic and ginger, for a day or two in direct sunlight. It helps in drying out some moisture, and also helps in preserving the pickle for a long time.
Clean a large bowl and glass jar (around1 liter capacity for preserving) with hot water to sterile and cool it down. Make sure there is no moisture in the bowl and glass jar.
In a pan, heat around 5 tbs of vegetable oil or mustard oil. Fry fenugreek seed, and garlic and ginger paste until it becomes light brown. Turn off the heat and add turmeric, cumin and coriander powder, yellow mustard (coarsely grounded), red chili powder (coarsely ground) and squeeze some lime juice. Let the spice mixture cool down.
Make incision in some Dalle khursani to release their heat and flavor, which will spice up the pickle. Transfer all the dale khursani in bowl, add around a tbs of salt, and pour all the spices mixture. Coat spices mixture thoroughly in all Dalle khursani using a spoon.
Transfer the Dalle khursani in the glass jar including all the spices, pour some mustard or vegetable oil, tight the jar lid, and leave it outside in the sun for 4-5 days. It helps in preventing molds in the pickle, and fermentation. Leave it for few other days inside for further pickling and developing flavor. The Dalle khursani ko achaar is ready. This can be stored for several months. If you see some mold, you can expose the pickle in the sunlight for a day and keep it in the freeze.
Do you know where I can get seeds for this pepper?
I think you can easily get around Ason and supermarket (dried or fresh one) or shops where they sell the seeds in Kathmandu!
True Love Seeds out of Philadelphia now has them. I grew two and they produced like crazy!
Hey I want to buy fresh dalle khursani and pickle too
I am not sure if you can really find pure dalle khursani, but try around Ason. For pickle- you can find in mart or supermarket. Try Navaras brand… some money go to supporting people with disabilities.
Grow one. It’s very easy
Hey there is a brand called ‘mommy ko achar’ they sell varieties ko achars and so delicious and traditional taste. They are so much cheaper than anywhere else. Last time my sister went to Nepal and she bought few packets of dalle khursani ko achar, it’s so delicious all my friends not only Nepali but also some Indians and Australians loved it. I can guarantee the taste. It’s delicious and you will love it. Call 9808825477 and you can order as many as you want. Good luck and you must try.
Where I can get Dalle Khursani achar in kolkata india ?
Sorry, I have no idea. I am from Kathmandu! But try searching Sikkimese or Darjeeling shops.
there is less Technic knowledge to grow dallli chilli in internet, more idea will be benefit
It is very similar to growing other chilies. While planting dalle chillies, make sure that you don’t plant other chillies as they will easily cross-pollinate (usually bears less spicy chillies unlike dalle).
Where to get Dalle chillies in Gurugram??
Sorry, I don’t have info!