Food Processing

Dalley Khorsani Pickle Unit

This project profile covers the establishment of a manufacturing unit for Dalley Khorsani Pickle, a specialized hot chili pickle from the Himalayan region. The unit processes raw Dalle peppers with oil, salt, and spices to produce packaged pickled products for commercial sale.

Project cost & finance

Cost of Project

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Plant & Machinery14
Furniture & Fixtures1
Working Capital7.57
Total22.57

Means of Finance

figures in ₹ Lakhs

Own Contribution2.26
Term Loan13.5
Working Capital Loan6.81
Total22.57

Raw materials & machinery

Machinery & equipment6

Raw materials4

Manufacturing process

  1. Raw material Procurement
  2. Sorting
  3. Washing
  4. Stem Removing
  5. Cutting & Chopping
  6. Measuring of Ingredients
  7. Mixing
  8. Fermentation
  9. Aging
  10. Filling
  11. Sealing & Labelling

Market

Dalley Khursani is one of the world's hottest chilies, highly popular in Himalayan regions like Darjeeling and Sikkim, and widely consumed as an accompaniment with meals, momos, and thukpa. Pickles packaged in airtight bottles find ready demand in local and broader markets.

From the project report