Biryani Masala

Name: Biryani Masala
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Makes ½ cup
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1½ teaspoons cumin seeds; 1½ teaspoons coriander seeds; ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 dried bay leaves; 2 star anise; ¼ teaspoon black peppercorns; ¾ teaspoon whole cloves; 2 dried red chilies; ½ teaspoon caraway seeds; 1 large cinnamon stick; ½ teaspoon green cardamom seeds

Preparation info

Makes
½ cup

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
15 min

Appears in

Instant Indian

By Rinku Bhattacharya

Published 2018

About

This spice blend is a more aromatic variation of garam masala and is used most frequently for layered rice dishes called biryani, such as my Awadi Gosht Biryani. This variation is my blend and I find it more flavorful than most of those found in supermarkets.

Ingredients

1½ teaspoons cumin seeds
1½ teaspoons coriander seeds
½ teasp

Asia
India
Spice Mix
Spicy
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

Place all the ingredients in a heavy-bottomed skillet and toast for 4 to 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Grind the toasted mixture to a powder in a spice mill or coffee grinder. Store in an airtight container in a cool dry place.