Sil Timur (Zanthoxylum armatum), belonging to the same family as Sichuan pepper, is a small, reddish-brown berry that grows on thorny shrubs in the Himalayan region. Predominantly found in the eastern parts of Nepal—such as Ilam, Taplejung, and Panchthar—Sil Timur thrives in the cool, high-altitude climate, where it develops its distinctive ...

Jun 7, 2018 · Sil-timur (Litsea Citrata) Sil-timur usually grows in the wild largely in the eastern hilly regions of Nepal. Both green and dried version is used as a spice. It has a very strong citrusy flavour and mild numbing flavour as timur (Nepali pepper). The green ones and dried ones can be ground together with roasted tomatoes to make achaar or used ...

Aug 12, 2024 · What is Sil Timur? Sil Timur (Zanthoxylum armatum), belonging to the same family as Sichuan pepper, is a small, reddish-brown berry that grows on thorny shrubs in the Himalayan region.

The sil timur are commonly used in cooking to provide flavoring for curries, vegetable, fish and meat dishes, soups and almost any food. They have pleasant aroma, fragrant scent and flavor even after drying.

May 28, 2022 · 1. Timur (Zanthoxylum Armatum): Timur dried and fresh. It is one of the most popular and widely used spices in Nepal. Timur is used in achars, chutneys, marinades, etc. It has a unique aroma and flavor that is not hot or pungent like black or white pepper, or chili peppers.

An extremely fruity and complex pepper variety from Nepal. Lemony and peppery with that telltale numbing on the tongue. Great for seasoning fish crudo and sashimi.

Aug 28, 2023 · Timur is one of the most famous Nepalese spices and now it is gaining popularity all over the world. While we Nepalese cannot have single meal without timur, there is still a lot of confusion...

Lindera neesiana Kurz, commonly known as Sil timur in Nepal, is a deciduous tree from the Lauraceae family, growing up to 5 meters in height. This aromatic plant produces edible fruits and is widely used in traditional herbal medicine.

Sil Timur (Lindera neesiana), a 5m tall deciduous tree can be found at elevations ranging from 1500 to 2700 meters on the outskirts of cultivable lands in Central and Eastern Nepal. It is an aromatic and spicy plant with edible fruits.

Fruit of the Lindera neesiana shrub, the Sil Timur berry is found mainly in the forests of subtropical Himalayan Asia (notably Bhutan, Nepal, northern India and part of Sri Lanka), and is a false pepper in the Rutaceae family. Buy and discover our Sil-Timur berry from the foothills of Nepal. Sil-Timur berries are hand-harvested from the bushes.