DRUKCAN Akabare Khursani Achar is built around the akabare khursani — a small, round, intensely fiery chili native to Nepal and revered by heat lovers across the Himalayan region. The name itself means “round chili,” and its heat level is exceptional, sitting among the hottest chilies grown in Nepal. Beyond the burn, akabare delivers a fruity, complex flavor that makes it far more interesting than simple heat alone. DRUKCAN preserves it in a traditional pickle style with mustard oil and aromatics, letting the chili’s true character shine. A small amount goes a long way — this is the achar that serious spice lovers keep hidden on their side of the table.