Indian Long Peppers (Piper Longum)

Indian long pepper (Piper longum), also called pipli or Bengal pepper, is a flowering vine in the Piperaceae family. Its dried fruit spikes are used whole as a spice, related to but distinct from black pepper.

🌿 Flavor & Aroma

• Hotter and more complex than black pepper
• Earthy, slightly sweet undertone
• Warm, lingering heat

🍛 Where You'll Find It

• Nihari, a signature dish of Pakistan and Lucknow, India
• North African spice blends
• Indonesian and Malaysian cooking
• Flavoring for kombucha and fermented beverages

🧂 How to Use It

• Use whole or grind as needed
• Add early in cooking to mellow the heat, or grind fresh for a sharper bite
• Works well in slow-cooked stews and spice blends

Packaged in a small ziplock.