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{{Short description|Chilli variety grown in Uttarakhand, India}}
{{Infobox cultivar
| name = Almora Lakhori Mirchi
| image = Almora Lakhori Mirchi - closeup.jpg
| image_caption = Closeup of Almora Mirchi
| species = ''[[Capsicum annuum]]''
| origin = [[Uttarakhand]], [[India]]
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|scoville = 50,000-55,000<ref>{{cite news |title=From the hills to the chef's pantry |url=https://lifestyle.livemint.com/food/discover/spices-uttarakhand-cuisine-himalayas-111691676402048.html |access-date=4 November 2024 |work=Mintlounge |date=11 August 2023 |language=en}}</ref>
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The '''Almora Lakhori Mirchi''' is a variety of [[chili pepper|chilli]] grown in the [[State of India|Indian state]] of [[Uttarakhand]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bharat |first1=E. T. V. |title=India's first Himalayan Spice Garden thrown open to promote 'nutritious spices' |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/english/state/uttarakhand/countrys-first-himalayan-spice-garden-built-at-sauni-near-ranikhet-in-almora-district/na20220805205012872872973 |access-date=4 November 2024 |work=ETV Bharat News |date=5 August 2022 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Uttarakhand forest department sets up spice garden to boost sale of spices found in Himalayas |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/uttarakhand-forest-department-sets-up-spice-garden-to-boost-sale-of-spices-found-in-himalayas/articleshow/93358483.cms |access-date=4 November 2024 |work=The Times of India |date=5 August 2022}}</ref> It is Uttarakhand's favourite home-grown chilli.

==Name==
It is named after its place of origin, the region of [[Almora district|Almora]], located in [[Kumaon division]] of Uttarakhand while Mirchi means Chilli - in the local [[Hindi language]]. It is called simply as Lakhori or Lakhor.

The etymology of "Lakhori" mirch traces back to Lakhora, a village on the [[Garhwal division|Garhwal]]-[[Kumaon division|Kumaon]] border of Uttarakhand, where this unique chili variety was first cultivated.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Prakash |first1=Megha |title=The flavoured salts of Uttarakhand |url=https://www.downtoearth.org.in/food/the-flavoured-salts-of-uttarakhand-62863 |access-date=4 November 2024 |work=Down To Earth |date=17 January 2019 |language=en}}</ref>

==Description==
Lakhori mirch is characterized by its yellow color and distinctive wrinkles that appear during the drying process.<ref>{{cite news |title=First-of-its-kind Himalayan spice garden inaugurated in Ranikhet - CNBC TV18 |url=https://www.cnbctv18.com/india/himalayan-spice-garden-inaugurated-in-ranikhet-14373642.htm |access-date=4 November 2024 |work=CNBCTV18 |date=4 August 2022 |language=en}}</ref> This variety is classified into two sizes: the smaller Lakhori Jamri, renowned for its high seed content and use in mirchi flake production; and the larger size, commonly employed whole or powdered for various culinary purposes.<ref>{{cite news |title=Uttarakhand forest dept dedicates first Himalayan Spice Garden to locals |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/uttarakhand-forest-dept-dedicates-first-himalayan-spice-garden-to-locals-101659625334374.html |access-date=4 November 2024 |agency=Hindustan Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=First-of-its-kind Himalayan spice garden inaugurated in Ranikhet |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/food-wine/first-of-its-kind-himalayan-spice-garden-inaugurated-in-ranikhet-badri-tulsi-jambu-leaves-kaala-jeera-jakhya-8072131/ |access-date=4 November 2024 |work=The Indian Express |date=5 August 2022 |language=en}}</ref> It is also used in making Lakhori yellow chilli salt (Pahadi coloured salt - flavored salt).<ref>{{cite news |title=Pahadi coloured salts, an ancient tradition, are finding takers in cities |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/more-lifestyle/pahadi-coloured-salts-an-ancient-tradition-are-finding-takers-in-cities/story-7HyshL4vHRuQ47059VAWqI.html |access-date=9 November 2024 |agency=Hindustan Times}}</ref>

Almora Lakhori Mirchi, is characterized by its blunt tip, compact seeds, and extremely hot flavor profile, making it suitable for use in small quantities. Traditionally sun-dried, this mirchi can be stored year-round and is highly sought after by namkeen makers for flavoring chips and namkeens, as its yellow color blends well with snacks. In mountain regions, Almora Lakhori Mirchi is preferred over red chilies due to perceived health benefits, making it a popular substitute.{{citation needed|date= November 2024}}

==Photo/ Video Gallery==
Actual photos from a chilli farm.
<gallery>
File:Almora Lakhori Mirchi - closeup02.jpg|Another closeup of Almora Lakhori Mirchi
File:Almora Lakhori Mirchi at a storage facility.jpg|Almora Lakhori Mirchi at a storage facility
File:Another photo of Almora Lakhori Mirchi at a storage facility.jpg|Another photo of Almora Lakhori Mirchi at a storage facility.
File:Almora Lakhori Mirchi collection ar a farm.webm|Almora Lakhori Mirchi collection ar a farm
</gallery>

==Geographical indication==
It was awarded the [[List of geographical indications in India|Geographical Indication]] (GI) status tag from the [[Geographical Indication Registry (India)|Geographical Indications Registry]] under the [[Government of India|Union Government of India]] on 8 November 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title=Geographical Indications |publisher=Intellectual Property India |url=https://search.ipindia.gov.in/GIRPublic/Application/Details/864 |access-date=5 November 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=18 more U'khand products get GI tag |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/uttarakhand-distributes-gi-tag-certificates-for-18-more-products/articleshow/105741728.cms |access-date=4 November 2024 |work=The Times of India |date=5 December 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Kandavel |first1=Sangeetha |title=Products from Uttarakhand bag GI tags |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/products-from-uttarakhand-bag-gi-tags/article67518091.ece |access-date=4 November 2024 |work=The Hindu |date=9 November 2023 |language=en-IN}}</ref>

Chokot Patti Farmers Producer Company Limited from [[Almora]], proposed the GI registration of Almora Lakhori Mirchi. After filing the application on 11 April 2022, the chilli was granted the GI tag in 2023 by the Geographical Indication Registry in [[Chennai]], making the name "Almora Lakhori Mirchi" exclusive to the chilies grown in the region. It thus became the first chilli variety from Uttarakhand and the 19th type of goods from Uttarakhand to earn the GI tag.<ref>{{cite news |title=GI tag for 7 indigenous products of Uttarakhand |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/dehradun/gi-tag-for-7-indigenous-products-of-ukhand/articleshow/86623486.cms |access-date=4 November 2024 |work=The Times of India |date=30 September 2021}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[Nandurbar Mirchi]]
* [[Bhiwapur chilli]]

==Notes==
{{reflist}}
{{Capsicum Cultivars}}

[[Category:Uttarakhandi cuisine]]
[[Category:Indian spices]]
[[Category:GI Tagged Chillies of India]]
[[Category:Economy of Uttarakhand]]
[[Category:Agriculture in Uttarakhand]]
[[Category:Geographical indications in Uttarakhand]]
[[Category:Almora District]]
[[Category:Capsicum cultivars]]

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