Key facts
| Hindi name | Pippali |
|---|---|
| Also called | Pipli |
| Flavour | Hot and sweetly aromatic, more complex than black pepper. |
| Heat | Medium |
| Sold as | Whole catkins, ground |
| Stays fresh | Whole: 2 years, ground: 4 months · check your jars |
| Best substitute | Black pepper with a pinch of cinnamon. |
How to use it
Used in some pickles, Ayurvedic preparations and old Indian recipes.
- Grind just before use.
Substitute
Black pepper with a pinch of cinnamon.
Storage
Keeps a long time whole.
Long pepper reached Europe before black pepper became common there.
Pairs well with
Frequently asked questions
What is long pepper called in Hindi?
Pippali. Also known as Pipli.
What can I use instead of long pepper?
Black pepper with a pinch of cinnamon.
How long does long pepper keep?
Keeps a long time whole.
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