EU organic certified.
Four of our spices carry the EU organic seal - audited annually by Ecocert Deutschland GmbH (DE-ÖKO-005), from cultivation to packing at origin in Jaffna.
SINGLE-ORIGIN · DIRECT FROM SRI LANKA
Roasted Chilli Powder from Sri Lanka
5,95 €
- 100% roasted chili powder
- Rich roasted notes and a subtle smoky touch
- For full flavor & intense color
- Free from GMO, aflatoxins, gluten, and allergens
- Fairly sourced and freshly packed
- In stock · ships within 24 hrs on business days
- Free shipping from 30 € within Germany
- 14-day right of return
- No added flavourings · no anti-caking agents
Fast delivery · DPD or DHL
Description
Roasted Chilli Powder from Sri Lanka - gently dried red chilli fruits (Capsicum annuum), traditionally roasted in the pan and then ground into an intense dark red powder. Roasting before grinding is the secret weapon of Sri Lankan cuisine - it develops nutty, smoky aromas that raw chilli powder completely lacks. Our partner families traditionally roast the dried chilli fruits on hot pans until they take on a deep dark red to brown colour, before they are ground into a fine powder.
Flavour profile & taste
Deep, dark and smoky with nutty undertones and a caramel-like sweet depth from the roasting. Roasted chilli powder is THE secret ingredient in authentic Sri Lankan cuisine - above all in sambols (fresh chilli pastes), black curries and roasted curry powder.
Origin
Our chilli fruits grow in the traditional growing regions of our partner families in Sri Lanka. The plants (Capsicum annuum) are cultivated by hand in a tropical climate, the ripe red fruits harvested by hand at optimum ripeness and gently dried on wooden trays. Then comes the decisive step: the dried fruits are roasted in flat pans over an open fire until they take on a deep dark-red to brown colour - a technique that has been perfected over generations in Sri Lankan cooking. Only after roasting are they ground into a fine powder.
Quality assurance: We rely on rapid drying, dry storage and controlled processing. We only communicate specific laboratory or batch evidence where it is available for the goods in question.
Use
Roasted chilli powder is the key to authentic Sri Lankan cooking - here are the most important uses:
- Sri Lankan sambol: 2 tsp roasted chilli powder with onions, lime, Maldive fish and salt - classic Pol Sambol
- Black Curry: 1-2 tsp in Sri Lankan curries with coconut milk - the typical dark colour comes from the roasted powder
- Roasted Curry Powder: as a base ingredient in home-made curry powder blends (with roasted coriander and cumin seeds)
- Marinades with depth: 1 tsp in BBQ marinades for meat, tofu or tempeh - adds smoky complexity without liquid smoke
- Chilli oil infusions: let 1 tsp steep in hot oil, allow to cool - home-made smoky chilli oil
Dosage: ½-1 tsp per portion. Roasted chilli powder is intense in aroma - better to start with a small amount.
Tip from traditional Sri Lankan cooking: briefly sweat the roasted chilli powder in hot coconut oil before adding the other ingredients - this brings out the nutty, smoky complexity at its best.
Quality
- Careful processing - rapid drying, dry storage and controlled processing
- 100% Sri Lanka chilli (Capsicum annuum) - single origin from traditional farming
- Traditionally pan-roasted before grinding - a technique specific to Sri Lanka for nutty, smoky aromas
- Classic gentle drying before roasting - no industrial hot-air process
- Hand-harvested and packed single-variety in Sri Lanka - no mixing with produce of other origin
- Directly from our smallholder families - no anonymous wholesale
Ingredients & nutrition
Ingredients: Chilli (Capsicum annuum), gently dried, roasted and ground (100%).
Origin: Sri Lanka.
Note: We only communicate product- and batch-specific evidence if it is available for the goods concerned.
Allergens: none.
Recipes
Authentic Pol Sambol (Sri Lanka Coconut Chilli Sambol)
Serves 4, preparation time: 8 minutes
Ingredients
- 200 g freshly grated coconut (or 100 g desiccated coconut, soaked in 4 tbsp water)
- 1 tbsp Roasted Chilli Powder from Sri Lanka
- 1 small red onion, very finely diced
- Juice of half a lime
- 1 tsp salt
- Optional: 1 tsp Maldive fish (tuna powder)
Method
- Soak the desiccated coconut in water for approx. 3 minutes, drain
- Knead the diced onion with the salt and lime juice for 1 minute - this takes away the sharpness
- Put the coconut, roasted chilli powder and onion-lime mixture in a bowl
- Mix all the ingredients vigorously with your hands or a fork until the colour is evenly distributed
- Serve immediately as a side dish with rice, curries or roti
Note: Pol Sambol is THE side dish in every Sri Lankan household - roasted chilli powder cannot be swapped for unroasted here.
Responsibility & production
Responsible food business operator:
MrCOLOMBO
Owner: Janathan Rajakumar
Rheinstr. 32
64283 Darmstadt
From the field into your kitchen
Straight from our fields in Sri Lanka
OUR PROMISE
Quality without compromise.
Four quality standards we consistently uphold. So you know what ends up in your kitchen.
FSSC 22000-certified packing.
Our packing partner facility in Sri Lanka is FSSC 22000-certified - an internationally recognised standard for food safety across all processing in the country of origin.
Direct from our smallholder families.
No middlemen. We buy directly from our smallholder families in Jaffna and the central region of Sri Lanka - through local partner cooperatives on site.
Single origin.
Every spice from one defined region of Sri Lanka - 100 % single-variety, never blended with other origins.
Where our spice really grows.
Our spices come directly from smallholder partner families in Sri Lanka. The plants grow under the tropical sun in mineral-rich soils - cultivated the traditional way, harvested by hand and dried single-variety.
We know our partners personally. What arrives with us has a story - from cultivation in Sri Lanka to the shelf in Darmstadt.
Sri Lankan highlands
Traditional cultivation
Direct from Sri Lanka
How our spice comes to be.
Cultivation, processing and packing happen in Sri Lanka. We bring the fully packed goods to Darmstadt and send them to you.
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In the fields of Sri Lanka
In our partner families' growing area in Sri Lanka, the chilli fruits (Capsicum annuum) ripen under the tropical sun. Harvested by hand at optimum ripeness, washed and gently dried the traditional way on wooden trays.
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Roasting in Sri Lanka
At our partner facility in Sri Lanka, the dried fruits are traditionally roasted in flat pans over an open fire, then ground into a fine powder and finally packed in sealed packaging with an aroma-protecting inner lining.
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Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about Roasted Chilli Powder from Sri Lanka
Everything worth knowing about the Sri Lanka roasting technique, use and quality.
Our roasted red chili powder combines a pleasant heat with a deeper, fuller flavor profile. The roasting process creates a smoother, warmer, and more intense taste compared to unroasted chili. This makes it perfect for dishes that need more than just heat, but real depth, richness, and character.
Roasted chili powder is perfect for curries, slow cooked dishes, marinades, bold sauces, rice dishes, and savory vegetable pans. It works wherever you want a deeper, more aromatic chili profile. It also adds extra character to spice blends and rubs, giving your dishes more depth and intensity.
Start with a small amount and build up gradually to reach your ideal intensity. Since the powder disperses evenly, even a small quantity is enough to bring noticeable heat and rich roasted flavor.
Especially in curries, sauces, and marinades, careful dosing helps you stay in control and achieve the perfect balance every time.
Especially in curries, sauces, and marinades, careful dosing helps you stay in control and achieve the perfect balance every time.
Store the chili powder in a cool, dry place away from light to preserve its aroma, color, and full flavor for as long as possible. Keep the packaging tightly sealed after each use to prevent moisture from entering.
This way, your roasted chili powder stays intense, fresh, and ready to deliver consistent flavor every time.
This way, your roasted chili powder stays intense, fresh, and ready to deliver consistent flavor every time.
½-1 tsp per portion. For Pol Sambol (4 portions): 1 tbsp. For Black Curry (4 people): 1-2 tsp. Roasted powder is more intensely aromatic, so better to start sparingly.
The best-before date (BBD) is always printed on the label on the back of the packaging - that is where you will find the binding date for your batch. For the full flavour, it is best to store chilli powder in a cool, dry place away from light in the resealable original packaging.
The best-before date is always printed on the label on the back of the pack - that is where the binding value for your batch is stated. For full aroma, store the spices cool, dry and protected from light in the original packaging.
Shipped on business days within 24 h from our warehouse in Darmstadt by DPD or DHL - depending on capacity. Delivery time Germany: 2-4 business days.
We buy directly from the smallholder families of Sri Lanka, organised through local partner cooperatives. Packing takes place in the country of origin, Sri Lanka, not in Europe. Packing at origin keeps the value where the spices grow and makes for a shorter, transparent chain. At MrCOLOMBO there is no anonymous supply chain.
Four of our classics (organic turmeric powder, organic moringa powder, organic lemongrass powder and organic lemongrass cut) are certified under EU Organic Regulation (EU) 2018/848 (DE-ÖKO-005, Ecocert Deutschland GmbH). Not every variety is organic certified; the labelling and details on the respective product page are authoritative.
14-day right of withdrawal, no ifs or buts (German Civil Code, BGB §355). Unopened packaging receives a full refund. In the event of quality defects we send a free replacement or refund the purchase price.
