The scientific name of Akbare Khursani is “Capsicum frutescens”, and it is known in English as “Red Savina Pepper Habanero Pepper”. Akbare Khursani is also known as Dalle and Jyanmara khursani. Since it is really hot if you eat more than you need, you may even lose your life.
Generally: Chili is a bitter fruit. The bitter ingredient of chili is called capsicum and the plant is called capsicum. Compared to other peppers, Akbare is bitter and tasty. Not only does it make the food bitter, but it also gives a different kind of sweetness to the taste of the food.
Akbare khursani also has a wide range of health benefits. In Nepali society, this pepper is known as “gastric medicine”. Its production is high in the eastern hilly districts of Nepal including Ilam, Terhathum, Dhankuta, Sankhuwasabha, and Bhojpur.
Pepper worth Rs. 60 million were exported from Tehrathum in 2075 BS. The market is easy to find as these peppers are exported to various places in India for multi-purpose purposes. Farmers are also attracted to this cash crop as it sells for Rs. 300 to Rs. 450 per kg.
Chilies are widely used in Nepali customs. Akbare can be eaten raw (green), cooked, dried, and pickled in any way. It can be eaten mixed with chili salad. Similarly, spicy drinks have been mixed with hard drinks.
Compared to other chillies, this chilli has a slightly different taste and is considered to be the best to eat. Although it hurts the tongue, it does not affect the stomach like other peppers.
Akbare Khursani has been exported from Nepal to various countries in the US and Europe, including Australia and Malaysia. It is also used as a medicine for people suffering from gastric and cold.
Health benefits of regular consumption of Akbare Khursani
- Help to improve digestion.
- It helps in solving migraine problems.
- Regular consumption can prevent cancer to some extent.
- Helps to prevent cold flu to a great extent.
- Helps to reduce the pain in the bones and joints.
- It is very beneficial in preventing cardiovascular and heart problems.
- It plays a special role in preventing diabetes.
- Helps to increase red blood cells in the body.
- Helps to reduce the amount of sugar in the blood and helps to prevent diabetes.
- Helps to diagnose gastric and ulcer diseases.
- Helps to reduce urinary problems.
- Since the food cooked with Akbare is disinfected, it is better to add a little bit of chilli in any vegetable.
- Helps to prevent allergies to a great extent.
