Key facts
| From | Hyderabad and Lucknow |
|---|---|
| Stays fresh | 3 months · check your jars |
| Used in | 1 of our dish |
Ingredients
- 10 g Coriander seed
- 6 g Black cumin
- 6 g Green cardamom
- 3 g Black cardamom
- 3 g Cloves
- 5 g Cinnamon and cassia
- 2 g Star anise
- 2 g Mace
- 1 g Nutmeg
- 1 g Indian bay leaf
- 4 g Black pepper
- 2 g Dried rose petals (dried, optional)
- 1 g Stone flower (optional)
Method
- Roast gently until fragrant, cool and grind fine.
Keeps two months.
- Use whole spices in the rice water too for the most fragrant rice.
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Frequently asked questions
What is in biryani masala?
Coriander seed, black cumin, green cardamom, black cardamom, cloves, cinnamon and cassia, star anise, mace, nutmeg, indian bay leaf, black pepper, dried rose petals, stone flower.
How long does homemade biryani masala keep?
Keeps two months.
How do I use biryani masala?
Layered into biryani with fried onions, mint and saffron.
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