How hot is dalle khursani?

Roughly 100,000–350,000 Scoville units, in the same range as a habanero — considerably hotter than a jalapeño. One chilli is plenty for a family-sized curry.

Can I pre-order dalle khursani in Canada?

Yes. Pre-order is open now — call Danphe Stores at 236-471-5891 and we will reserve your share from the next lot. We ship to most cities across Canada and deliver across Metro Vancouver.

Is dalle khursani the same as akabare?

Yes — akabare (or akbare) khursani is the same round Nepali chilli. Different regions favour different names, and you will see both on jars of pickled chilli.

Is this dalle khursani imported from Nepal?

No — ours is grown on Canadian farms from the same variety, then picked and brought straight to the store. That is why it arrives days from the plant instead of weeks.

Fresh Dalle Khursani (Akabare — round chilli) from Danphe Stores

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🌿 Grown in Canada

Dalle Khursani

Akabare — round chilli

Dalle khursani is the small round chilli of the Nepali hills — cherry-shaped, thin-walled and hot enough to make a whole pot of achar sing. Ours is grown right here in Canada rather than imported, and it comes mixed from green through orange to deep red, exactly as it is picked.

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Grown in Canada. Pre-order open now — call and we'll reserve yours from the next lot. We ship to most cities across Canada, deliver throughout Metro Vancouver, and you can pick up in store.

Also known as: dalle chilli · akbare khursani · akabare · round red chilli · Nepali cherry pepper

What it tastes like

Sharp, fruity heat rather than a flat burn — closer to a habanero in character than to a dried red chilli, with a bright, almost sweet finish. Green dalle is grassier and slightly milder; the red ones carry more perfume and more punch. Most Nepali kitchens use both, often in the same jar.

How it is used

The classic is dalle ko achar: chillies pounded with garlic, timur and salt into a fierce condiment that lives on the table beside dal-bhat. Whole chillies pickled in brine or mustard oil keep for months and turn up next to sekuwa, momo and chow mein. A single one, slit and dropped into a curry, is enough to season the whole pot.

Keeping it

Fresh dalle keeps about a week in the fridge in a paper bag; whole chillies freeze well for months and pickle even better. If you are making achar, work with gloves — the oils stay on your hands far longer than you expect.

Why it is pre-order

Dalle comes to us in limited lots and it goes fast, so we take names before each shipment lands rather than let it sell out in a morning. Call us and we will set aside the amount you want from the next lot and tell you the day it arrives.

Questions

How hot is dalle khursani?: Roughly 100,000–350,000 Scoville units, in the same range as a habanero — considerably hotter than a jalapeño. One chilli is plenty for a family-sized curry.
Can I pre-order dalle khursani in Canada?: Yes. Pre-order is open now — call Danphe Stores at 236-471-5891 and we will reserve your share from the next lot. We ship to most cities across Canada and deliver across Metro Vancouver.
Is dalle khursani the same as akabare?: Yes — akabare (or akbare) khursani is the same round Nepali chilli. Different regions favour different names, and you will see both on jars of pickled chilli.
Is this dalle khursani imported from Nepal?: No — ours is grown on Canadian farms from the same variety, then picked and brought straight to the store. That is why it arrives days from the plant instead of weeks.

How to order Dalle Khursani

Fresh greens aren't on our online store yet, so they're ordered by phone. Call 236-471-5891 and we'll ship to most cities across Canada, deliver anywhere in Metro Vancouver, or set it aside for pickup at 3634 East Hastings St, Vancouver, BC. Stock changes with every shipment, so calling ahead is the surest way to get what you want.