Biryani Masala

Name: Biryani Masala
Yield: Makes about 50g/1¾oz
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 15 green cardamom pods; 2–3 star anise; 2–3 bay leaves; 1½ tbsp fennel seeds; 2 tbsp black cumin seeds; 2–3 black cardamom pods; 2–3 pieces of black stone flower; 1 tsp black peppercorns; 1 mace blade; ½ nutmeg

Preparation info

Makes about
50 g

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Yatra

By Rohit Ghai

Published 2025

About

This combination of aromatic whole spices is the ideal blend for biryanis, but it can also be used for kebabs and curries.

Ingredients

2–3 bay leaves
2–3 star anise
15 green cardamom pods
2–3

Asia
India
Spice Mix
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

In a hot, dry frying pan, dry-roast all the spices over a medium heat until they begin to smell aromatic, about 5–6 minutes. Remove from the heat and spread over a plate to cool.

Transfer the cooled spices to a spice grinder and grind to a fine powder.

Store in an airtight container for up to 4–6 weeks.