Chilli is one of Sri Lanka's most important cash crops, grown on a large scale in the dry zone — particularly the north-central province — and in the intermediate zone. Our organic chilli powder comes from growers who work without synthetic fertilisers or pesticides. The pods are dried and then milled in small batches to a fine, even powder, with nothing added at any stage.
100% organic certified by USDA Organic and Control Union. Two independent certifications mean the growing and processing behind this powder have been inspected and verified against organic standards, from the field through to packing. For you, that is simply a clear record of how the chilli was farmed and handled, rather than a claim we make about ourselves.
- Dried red chilli, milled to a fine powder
- Grown by organic growers without synthetic fertilisers or pesticides
- Processed and packed in small batches in Sri Lanka
- Free from artificial colours, flavours and preservatives
Chilli powder is a foundation of Sri Lankan cooking and one of the defining spices in curry powder blends and seasonings. Use it to build heat in meat, fish and vegetable curries, in marinades and sambols, or stirred into oil at the start of a dish so the flavour and colour carry through. Because chilli is a natural plant colour, it is also widely used by food and beverage processors as a colouring agent — the same quality that gives a home-cooked curry its deep red tone. Add it gradually and taste as you go: the strength of a good powder is easy to underestimate. It has long been valued in Sri Lankan kitchens and traditional households, and remains an everyday essential rather than an occasional one.
Lakpura works with organic growers across Sri Lanka to bring the island's spices to the table in the form they are used at home.
