Key facts
| Hindi name | Javitri |
|---|---|
| Also called | Jaypatri |
| Flavour | Like a lighter, more delicate nutmeg. |
| Heat | No heat |
| Sold as | Whole blades, ground |
| Stays fresh | Whole: 1 year, ground: 3 months · check your jars |
| Best substitute | Nutmeg (use a little less). |
| Used in | 2 of our blends and 1 of our dish |
How to use it
Used in Mughlai and Awadhi dishes such as korma and biryani, and in some garam masala blends.
- A single blade flavours a whole biryani.
Substitute
Nutmeg (use a little less).
Storage
Keeps a year or more whole.
Mace is the lacy red aril around the nutmeg seed.
Pairs well with
Dishes that use mace
Blends with mace
Garam masala (Punjabi style)
North India
The best-known Indian spice mix: warm, aromatic and only mildly hot. Every household has its own version; thi…
Biryani masala
Hyderabad and Lucknow
A fragrant blend with more floral spices than garam masala: mace, nutmeg, star anise and rose.
Frequently asked questions
What is mace called in Hindi?
Javitri. Also known as Jaypatri.
What can I use instead of mace?
Nutmeg (use a little less).
How long does mace keep?
Keeps a year or more whole.
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