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biryani masala powder in a wooden bowl placed on a marble with whole spices behind it and some masala oevrflown.
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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.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Masala Powder, Spice Blends
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 1 jar
Calories: 553kcal

Ingredients

1 cup = 250ml ; 1 tablespoon = 15ml ; 1 teaspoon =5ml

  • 1 cup (or) 77 gms Coriander Seeds
  • 2 tablespoon (or) 17 gms Cumin
  • 1 tablespoon (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.

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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