{"title":"Peppercorns","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeppercorns are the dried berries of the pepper vine, grown along the Malabar coast of Kerala and in the central hills of Sri Lanka. They are milagu in Tamil, kali mirch in Hindi and gammiris in Sinhala, and before chillies reached Asia they were the main source of heat in the kitchen. They still lead in Chettinad pepper chicken, milagu rasam, ven pongal, Sri Lankan black curries and garam masala.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlack peppercorns are picked green and dried in the sun until wrinkled and dark. White pepper is the same berry with the skin removed, hotter and more earthy, for pale dishes. Crushed or coarse pepper saves pounding for fried chicken and pepper fry, and Ceylon pepper is prized for its strong aroma. Whole corns keep their bite far longer than \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pepper-powder\"\u003epepper powder\u003c\/a\u003e, so they are the better choice for the store cupboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrack pepper just before using it, in a mortar or a grinder, and add most of it towards the end of cooking so the aroma stays. Whole peppercorns go into biryani, pulao and stocks at the start. Kept sealed, they last for years with little loss. Browse cloves, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cardamom\"\u003ecardamom\u003c\/a\u003e and the other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whole-spices\"\u003ewhole spices\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"diamond-foods-black-pepper-whole-400g","title":"Diamond Foods Black Pepper Whole 400g","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiamond Foods Black Pepper Whole is a 400g bag of whole Indian black peppercorns, the dried berries of the pepper vine. Whole pepper keeps its aroma far longer than ground, so it is the form to buy if you like to grind fresh, blend your own masalas or add whole spices to rice and curries. Imported from India by Diamond Foods of Wembley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrop six to eight peppercorns into hot ghee with cloves, cardamom and bay leaf before adding rice for pulao or biryani. Dry roast with coriander, cumin and cinnamon, then grind for a fresh garam masala ahead of Diwali cooking. Crush a few in a pestle and mortar for Navratri sabudana vada or vrat aloo, and fill a pepper mill for the table. A few whole peppercorns also lift masala chai and kadha on cold evenings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle ingredient: black pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole berries for grinding fresh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked in a factory that handles nuts and other allergens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India, 400g bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eShort on time? Try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/diamond-foods-black-pepper-crushed-400g\"\u003eDiamond Foods Black Pepper Crushed 400g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/peppercorns\"\u003epeppercorns\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Diamond Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55240348434771,"sku":null,"price":7.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/diamond-foods-black-pepper-whole-400g-front.png?v=1791365172"},{"product_id":"heera-white-pepper-whole-100g","title":"Heera White Pepper Whole 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeera White Pepper Whole are peppercorns with the dark outer skin removed, leaving the pale inner seed. White pepper has a sharper, more direct heat than black pepper, with an earthy, slightly fermented aroma, and it disappears into light-coloured dishes without leaving dark specks. Whole peppercorns keep their oils far longer than ground pepper, and this 100g bag fills a mill several times over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrind the peppercorns fresh in a mill or crush them in a mortar just before using. White pepper is the classic seasoning for white sauces, mashed potato, cream soups and Chinese hot and sour soup. In Indian cooking it seasons shahi korma, malai kofta and pale paneer gravies, and it is often used on fasting days in place of chilli, for example over roasted makhana or in sabudana khichdi. Add it towards the end of cooking, as long simmering dulls its bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole white peppercorns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind fresh for the strongest flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaves no dark specks in pale dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReseal or decant once opened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep black pepper too, such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/trs-black-pepper-whole-100g\"\u003eTRS Black Pepper Whole 100g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/peppercorns\"\u003epeppercorns\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242041196883,"sku":null,"price":3.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/heera-white-pepper-whole-100g-front.png?v=1791369162"},{"product_id":"luck-nature-export-ceylon-black-pepper-100g","title":"Luck Nature Export Ceylon Black Pepper 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eLuck Nature Export Ceylon Black Pepper is whole black pepper grown and packed in the Galle district of southern Sri Lanka. Ceylon pepper is known for a sharp, clean heat with plenty of aroma, and the window in the box shows the dark, wrinkled peppercorns inside. The pack states no artificial colours or ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrind the peppercorns fresh in a mill or crush them in a mortar just before cooking, as whole pepper keeps its aroma far longer than ground. Toast a teaspoon in coconut oil for Sri Lankan black pepper chicken or pepper prawns, add whole peppercorns to biryani, pulao and kashayam, or crush them coarsely for rasam. Black pepper is also a common choice for Navratri vrat cooking, where it brings heat to sabudana khichdi and samak rice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole Ceylon black peppercorns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrown in Galle, Sri Lanka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo artificial colours or ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransfer to an airtight jar once opened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a milder pepper, try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/luck-nature-export-ceylon-white-pepper-60g\"\u003eLuck Nature Export Ceylon White Pepper 60g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/peppercorns\"\u003epeppercorns\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luck Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242124689747,"sku":null,"price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/luck-nature-export-ceylon-black-pepper-100g-front.png?v=1791369486"},{"product_id":"luck-nature-export-ceylon-white-pepper-60g","title":"Luck Nature Export Ceylon White Pepper 60g","description":"\u003cp\u003eLuck Nature Export Ceylon White Pepper is whole white pepper from the Galle district of Sri Lanka. White pepper is the same berry as black pepper with the dark outer skin removed, which leaves a smooth, cream-coloured peppercorn with an earthy, slightly sharper heat. The box has a window so you can see the peppercorns, and the pack states no artificial colours or ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrind it fresh into dishes where black specks would show: white sauces, mashed potato, creamy soups, korma, malai kofta and paneer makhani. It is also the classic pepper for Chinese-style hot and sour soup, fried rice and noodles. In vrat cooking, a pinch of ground white pepper seasons sabudana kheer, potato and yoghurt dishes and makhana roasted in ghee. Keep the peppercorns whole until needed for the best aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole Ceylon white peppercorns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkin removed for a pale colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo artificial colours or ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransfer to an airtight jar once opened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a bolder pepper, try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/luck-nature-export-ceylon-black-pepper-100g\"\u003eLuck Nature Export Ceylon Black Pepper 100g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/peppercorns\"\u003epeppercorns\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Luck Nature","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242126557523,"sku":null,"price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/luck-nature-export-ceylon-white-pepper-60g-front.png?v=1791369495"},{"product_id":"trs-black-pepper-whole-100g","title":"TRS Black Pepper Whole 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eTRS Black Pepper Whole is a 100g bag of whole black peppercorns, packed in India. TRS say these peppercorns can be used in all Indian recipes for rice, curries and vegetables, and for pickling. Whole pepper keeps its aroma far longer than ground, so a small bag is the simplest way to have fresh pepper on hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrack a few peppercorns into hot ghee with cumin, cloves and bay leaf as the first step of a pulao or khichdi. For ven pongal, fry whole pepper and cumin in ghee with curry leaves and cashews and pour over the rice and moong dal, a favourite offering during Navratri and Pongal. Grind freshly in a mortar for rasam powder or garam masala, or drop a spoonful into the brine of a mango or lime pickle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole black peppercorns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor rice, curries, vegetables and pickles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory handles celery and mustard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked in India, 100g bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse more than a little? Try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/trs-black-pepper-whole-400g\"\u003eTRS Black Pepper Whole 400g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/peppercorns\"\u003epeppercorns\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TRS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242321854803,"sku":null,"price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/trs-black-pepper-whole-100g-front.png?v=1791370309"},{"product_id":"trs-black-pepper-whole-400g","title":"TRS Black Pepper Whole 400g","description":"\u003cp\u003eTRS Black Pepper Whole is a 400g bag of whole black peppercorns, a product of India. TRS recommend them for all Indian recipes for rice, curries and vegetables, and for pickling. Buying whole and grinding as you go keeps the sharp, resinous heat that ready-ground pepper loses over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eToast a tablespoon of peppercorns in a dry pan with cumin and coriander seeds for a minute, then grind for fresh rasam powder or garam masala. Temper whole pepper in ghee with cumin and curry leaves for ven pongal or a festive khichdi offered during Navratri. For pepper chicken, crush a generous handful coarsely and add with the onions. Whole peppercorns also go straight into pickle brines and into the pot with rice for a fragrant pulao.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole black peppercorns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor rice, curries, vegetables and pickles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory handles celery and mustard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India, 400g bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike a ready crunch? See \u003ca href=\"\/products\/trs-black-pepper-coarse-400g\"\u003eTRS Black Pepper Coarse 400g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/peppercorns\"\u003epeppercorns\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TRS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242324115795,"sku":null,"price":8.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/trs-black-pepper-whole-400g-front.png?v=1791370319"},{"product_id":"diamond-foods-black-pepper-whole-100g","title":"Diamond Foods Black Pepper Whole 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiamond Foods Black Pepper Whole is a 100g pouch of whole black peppercorns from India, packed for Diamond Food Sales in Wembley. Whole pepper keeps its sharp, warm aroma far longer than ready-ground, so a small pack like this is the easy way to have fresh pepper on hand for curries, rasam, marinades and the pepper mill on the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor tempering, drop six to eight peppercorns into hot ghee or oil with cumin and bay leaf before adding onions, as you would for pulao or biryani. For rasam and milagu kuzhambu, dry roast the peppercorns until fragrant and grind them with cumin and garlic. Freshly crushed pepper is also a common seasoning for vrat dishes such as sabudana khichdi and fasting potato sabzi, alongside rock salt. Fill a grinder for everyday seasoning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle ingredient: black pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole peppercorns, grind as needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall stones or stalks may occasionally remain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India, 100g pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCook with pepper often? Try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/diamond-foods-black-pepper-whole-400g\"\u003eDiamond Foods Black Pepper Whole 400g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/peppercorns\"\u003epeppercorns\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Diamond Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55245104447827,"sku":null,"price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/diamond-foods-black-pepper-whole-100g-front.png?v=1791381769"},{"product_id":"fudco-whole-black-pepper-250g","title":"Fudco Whole Black Pepper 250g","description":"\u003cp\u003eFudco Whole Black Pepper is a 250g bag of dried black peppercorns, the hot, aromatic berry that seasons almost every savoury dish in the Indian kitchen. Buying peppercorns whole and grinding as you need them keeps the sharp, fresh heat that ready ground pepper loses. This size suits households that cook with pepper every day and like to keep a mill topped up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFill a pepper mill for the table, or crush a teaspoon in a mortar for rasam, pepper chicken or a South Indian pepper kuzhambu. Whole peppercorns go into hot ghee with cumin and cloves for pulao, and dry roasted pepper is a base note in garam masala and chai masala. On Navratri fasting days many families season sabudana khichdi, potato dishes and fruit chaat with black pepper and rock salt in place of other spices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole dried black peppercorns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrind fresh for the best aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllergy advice printed on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore airtight once opened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed a smaller bag? Try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fudco-whole-pepper-black-100g\"\u003eFudco Whole Pepper Black 100g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/peppercorns\"\u003epeppercorns\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fudco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55245244203347,"sku":null,"price":5.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/fudco-whole-black-pepper-250g-front.png?v=1791382328"},{"product_id":"fudco-whole-pepper-black-100g","title":"Fudco Whole Pepper Black 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eFudco Whole Pepper Black is a 100g bag of whole dried black peppercorns, the pungent spice that brings heat and aroma to Indian, British and almost every other cuisine. Whole peppercorns hold their flavour far longer than ground pepper, so this small bag is ideal for refilling a mill or grinding just what a recipe needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrind fresh over eggs, salads and dal, or crush a spoonful coarsely for pepper rasam, pepper chicken fry or Chettinad masala. Add a few whole peppercorns to hot ghee with cloves, bay leaf and cinnamon when starting a pulao or biryani. Dry roasted pepper is part of most garam masala and chai masala blends. During Navratri fasts, black pepper with rock salt is a common seasoning for fruit chaat, sabudana vada and vrat potatoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole dried black peppercorns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits most pepper mills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllergy advice printed on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore airtight once opened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a lot of pepper? Try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/fudco-whole-black-pepper-250g\"\u003eFudco Whole Black Pepper 250g\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/peppercorns\"\u003epeppercorns\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fudco","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55245264650579,"sku":null,"price":2.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/fudco-whole-pepper-black-100g-front.png?v=1791382357"}],"url":"https:\/\/chandrastores.co.uk\/collections\/peppercorns.oembed","provider":"Chandra Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}