Dalle Khursani

Red Cherry Pepper (Capsicum annum var. cefasifurme), known as Dalle khursani in Sikkim, is valued for its distinct flavor and intense pungency, with a Scoville score ranging from 100,000 to 350,000 SHU. The small to medium-sized, bright crimson pods of this perennial crop are crucial to its numerous economic applications. It is a natural pigment, antioxidant and therapeutic herb that is high in capsaicin, carotenoids, and phenolic compounds.