{"product_id":"black-pepper","title":"Whole Black Pepper (Kali Mirch) | Dense, High Piperine Peppercorns","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhole Black Pepper, The Ideal Choice of Every Indian Kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHathi Whole Black Pepper (Sabut Kali Mirch) is a bold-grade variety originating from the Malabar Coast in Kerala. Machine cleaned to remove hollow berries, dust, and broken grains. Rich in piperine, giving it strong heat and flavor, as expected in Indian cuisine. The right kind of pepper for your garam masala, tadka, and rasam.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes Hathi Masala Whole Spices Worth Buying Again and Again?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Hygienically Packed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Fresh. Effiecient. Pure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Lab Tested Every Batch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Flavour locked packaging \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Exported to 60+ Countries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Hathi Masala Black Pepper (Kali Mirch )\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Is Kali Mirch (Black Pepper)?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKali Mirch is the dried fruit or berry of the pepper vine and one of the most widely used and oldest spices in Indian cooking. Known as the \"King of Spices.\" It has a sharp, woody flavour. Whole peppercorns are used as a tempering agent in slow-cooked gravies, biryanis, and rasam, and to make a garam masala blend. The heat source in black pepper is piperine. It’s a natural compound found in the berry. Hathi Masala Sabut Kali Mirch is a bold-grade pepper that delivers full-strength flavour and aroma across all dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin and Sourcing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHathi Masala sources kali mirch from the Malabar Coast in Kerala. This region is well known as India's most popular pepper-growing region and has long been a hub of pepper trading. It is famous worldwide for producing fragrant, heavy peppercorns with high levels of piperine. The weather and drainage conditions there produced the premium-quality peppers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow Hathi Masala Processes Whole Black Paper \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHathi Sabut kali mirch undergoes an automated cleaning process without human contact. That removes hollow berries, broken pieces, dust, and other impurities. After the cleaning procedure, every batch is passed through a sterilization facility and then graded by size and density. Only bold-grade berries measuring 4.25mm or more are selected for Hathi packs. All these batches are lab tested for piperine content, moisture levels, \u0026amp; more before packing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Use Sabut Kali Mirch in Your Kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- For \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTadka and tempering,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e add 4-5 whole peppercorns to hot ghee or oil at the start. They release a deep, woody heat into the dish’s base.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- If you’re making \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlow-cooked gravies, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eadd 6-8 whole peppercorns to curries that cook on low heat. The longer they cook, the more flavour they release.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- To make a perfect spicy, tangy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRasam,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e add 8-10 lightly meshed peppercorns to the boiling rasam water. Black pepper is one of the key flavours in a good rasam.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- For restaurant-style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Biryani, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eadd a small handful of whole peppercorns to the hot ghee along with the remaining spices, then layer the rice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenefits of Adding Black Pepper to Your Diet Meals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack pepper is one of the most studied spices for its health benefits. Its key component, piperine, is responsible for many nutritional properties. Black pepper is high in manganese, a mineral that supports the healthy development of connective tissue, bones, nerves, and brain cells.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePiperine increases the absorption of other nutrients in food, including curcumin from turmeric. Black pepper contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds that support general health. In Ayurveda, kali mirch was used for many years to improve digestion and increase blood flow. The warming effect of pepper makes it a common remedy for cold and cough.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese are natural dietary benefits of black pepper. It‘s not a medicine and doesn’t replace medical advice for any health condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Store Hathi Masala Whole Black Pepper in an airtight container. Keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Whole peppercorns retain their piperine content and aroma longer than the powder. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality You Can Trust\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHathi Masala has been manufacturing spices since 1952. Each batch of Sabut Kali Mirch undergoes lab tests for piperine, ash, moisture, and microbial safety before dispatch. The entire process is handled by automatic cleaning machines without any human contact. With a production capacity of 250 tons\/day, Hathi Masala maintains consistent quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fssai.gov.in\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFSSAI-Certified\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.iso.org\/iso-22000-food-safety-management.html\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISO 22000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Manufacturing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLab tested every batch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcessing with automatic cleaning machines, without manual contact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Dedicated sterilization facility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- 250 tons\/day production capacity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Exporting to 60+ countries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore from the Hathi Masala Kitchen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore related categories:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hathimasala.com\/collections\/salts\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Black Salt, Rock Salt \u0026amp; Pink Salt for balanced taste and everyday use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hathimasala.com\/collections\/blended-spices\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlended Spices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Kitchen King, pav bhaji, chana masala \u0026amp; more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-a2c269e7-7fff-4b22-9b86-0bf69eaa9acb\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hathimasala.com\/collections\/pickle-masala\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePickle Masala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Ready-to-use masala mixes for homemade pickles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hathi Masala","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":44924819898438,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/7790\/8038\/files\/hathi-masala-black-pepper-kali-mirch-50g-front.png?v=1775713456","url":"https:\/\/hathimasala.com\/products\/black-pepper","provider":"Hathi Masala","version":"1.0","type":"link"}