Biryani masala recipe
Homemade Biryani masala recipe
Servings: 7 tbsp
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Dhaniya
- 1 tsp Cloves
- 1 tbsp Green cardamom
- 7-8 Cinnamon small sticks
- 6 Star Anise
- 1 tbsp Fennel seeds
- 1 tsp Kalpaasi | Stone flower
- 2 Bay leaf
- Sukku | dry ginger a small piece
- Nutmeg a tiny piece
- 6 Red chili
- 1 tsp Salt
Instructions
- In a pan add all the spices and salt.
- Heat the pan for a minute and just roast the spices.
- After 1 minute switch off the pan and leave the spices in the pan itself.
- Do not roast as it will spoil the flavour of the Biryani Masala.
- If you have access to direct sunlight, sun dry the spices for 6 hours. Do not add salt.
- Grind all these spices into a fine powder.
- Store this in an airtight container.
- Use 1 tsp of Biryani masala for 1.5 cups of basmati rice.
Notes
1. If using this Biryani masala, no need to add any whole spices while making Biryani.
2. Traditionally sun-dried garlic will be added to the biryani masala, you can add ½ tsp of Garlic powder.
3. Biryani masala stays flavourful if kept in a dry airtight jar.
2. Traditionally sun-dried garlic will be added to the biryani masala, you can add ½ tsp of Garlic powder.
3. Biryani masala stays flavourful if kept in a dry airtight jar.
