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How to make homemade Biryani Masala Powder Recipe by Foodomania

Homemade Biryani Masala Powder

Foodomania
Homemade Biryani Masala Powder is an aromatic spice blend of a number of whole spices. It is used to make biryanis taste exciting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Course How-To, Spice Blends
Cuisine Indian, Mughlai, North-Indian

Ingredients
  

  • 5-10 pieces dry Kashmiri Red Chilies
  • 3 Tbsp Coriander Seeds (dhania)
  • 5 pieces Black Cardamom (badi elaichi)
  • 1 Tbsp Black Peppercorn (kali mirch)
  • 1 Tbsp Whole Cloves (laung)
  • 3 inch Cinnamon Stick, broken down into rough pieces (about 1/4 cup)
  • 2 tsp Fennel Seeds (saunf)
  • 1 Tbsp Cumin Seeds (jeera)
  • 2 tsp Black Cumin Seeds (shah jeera), optional
  • 2 pieces Star Anise (Chakr phool)
  • 1 Tbsp Mace (Javantri), broken into pieces
  • 2 Tbsp Green Cardamom (choti elaichi)
  • 1/2 Tbsp Nutmeg Powder
  • 4-5 pieces Bay Leaves (tej patta)
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Dry Roast all ingredients (except Turmeric powder and Nutmeg Powder) in a non stick pan until they turn aromatic and let them cool completely.
  • Add all the roasted spices along with the turmeirc powder and grated nutmeg in a spice grinder. Grind to smooth powder.
  • Store this homemade biryani masala in an airtight container and use as needed. You can also refrigeraye this for longer shelf-life.

Notes

  • The ingredients and quantity mentioned are my way of making the biryani masala. You can omit some of them, or change proportions slightly to suit your palate.
  • Do not omit - Coriander seeds, cinnamon, fennel, pepper, and cumin seeds, for they are the dominant spices in the mix.
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