Biryani Masala Powder | Biryani Spice Blend
Biryani masala powder is a blend of whole spices roasted and powdered. This spice blend not only adds the unique flavour but also lends the aroma that's required for a perfect biryani.
Servings: 1 jar
Calories: 553kcal
Ingredients
1 cup = 250ml ; 1 tbsp = 15ml ; 1 tsp =5ml
- 1 cup (or) 77 gms Coriander Seeds
- 2 tbsp (or) 17 gms Cumin
- 1 tbsp (or) 7 gms Cloves
- 10 pieces Cinnamon each stick 1 inch
- 5 Star Anise
- 6 Green Cardamom
- 4 Nutmeg
- 2 Mace
- ¼ cup (or) 39 gms Poppy Seeds
Instructions
- Crush nutmeg in a mortar-pestle.
- Dry roast coriander seeds and cumin on medium low heat for 2 minutes or until fragrant, transfer to a plate.
- In the same pan, roast cinnamon, cardamom, star anise, cloves, nutmeg, mace for a minute or until fragrant and transfer them to the plate.
- Finally dry roast poppy seeds for a minute and turn off the heat.
- Allow the spices to cool down completely and grind them to a powder.
- Store in an sterilised air tight glass jar and use as required.
Notes
Roast spices just until fragrant and ensure spices do not change the colour.
Roast the spices on a medium-low flame to avoid over roasting or burning the spices. Keep stirring frequently.
Biryani masala powder remains fresh for nearly 4 months, later it loses its aroma gradually. I would suggest making masala in small batches.
Nutrition
Calories: 553kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 1725mg | Fiber: 52g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 226IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 1256mg | Iron: 29mg
