Red Pepper, Cayenne pepper, Chilli, Chili - Rato Khursani, Khorsani, Hariyo Khursani, Sukeko Khursani (रातो खुर्सानी, खोर्सानी)

Facts about Nepal Earthquake

A strong (7.8) earthquake hit Nepal in the area near Barpak, a mountain village between capital Kathmandu and tourist town Pokhara. The earthquake was followed by many powerful aftershocks and a very powerful one (6.7) hit Nepal on Sunday April 26.

The earthquakes caused extensive damage to buildings and thousands of deaths and injuries and was even felt in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.

Many (historic) buildings collapsed, temples have been ruined, roads destroyed. Nearly 8000 deaths in Nepal and tens of deaths in India & Tibet. The quake was followed by more than 430 aftershocks and another huge earthquake (6.8) on May 12.

Red Pepper, Cayenne pepper, Chilli, Chili - Rato Khursani, Khorsani, Hariyo Khursani, Sukeko Khursani (रातो खुर्सानी, खोर्सानी)

Chillies comes in all sizes, shapes, flavor, and colors. They are the members of capsicum family.

The extremely hot and flavorful chili was grown in our home garden.

Huge pile of red dried chili pepper in front of the store along with other Nepali spices. The picture was taken near Maru Tole, in the heart of Kathmandu.

Chilies used in different forms - whole dried red chili, crushed chili pepper flakes, fresh red or green chillies, and finely ground red chili powder.