Authentic Biryani Spice Mix Powder Recipe

Authentic biryani spice mix powder recipe is a blend of various spices that is used to add flavor and aroma to biryani, a popular and flavorful rice dish in South Asian cuisine. This aromatic blend of spices will add depth of flavor to your biryani dishes. While there are many variations of biryani masala, here’s a basic recipe that you can use as a starting point. Adjust the quantities according to your taste preferences:

Biryani Masala Powder
Authentic biryani spice mix powder recipe

DRY ROASTING WHOLE SPICES:

In a pan, dry roast coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, black peppercorns, green cardamom pods, cloves, dry red chilies, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, black cardamom pod, and caraway seeds (if using).

Roast the spices until they become fragrant, stirring frequently. Be careful not to burn them. This usually takes 2-3 minutes.

ADDING GROUND SPICES:

To the ground spice mixture, add turmeric powder, nut meg powder, dried fenugreek leaves, and salt.

COOLING AND GRINDING:

Allow the roasted spices to cool down completely. Once cooled, transfer the spices to a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. Grind them into a fine powder.

MIXING:

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly to ensure an even distribution of flavors.

STORING:

Store the biryani masala powder in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. This homemade masala can last for several weeks.

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Authentic Biryani Spice mix powder recipe

Recipe by AshaCourse: Podi/Powder RecipesCuisine: IndianDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes
Total time

40

minutes

Biryani masala powder is a blend of various spices that is used to add flavor and aroma to biryani, a popular and flavorful rice dish in South Asian cuisine. This aromatic blend of spices will add depth of flavor to your biryani dishes. While there are many variations of biryani masala, here’s a basic recipe that you can use as a starting point. Adjust the quantities according to your taste preferences:

Ingredients

  • Coriander seeds 2 tbsp.

  • Cumin/Jeera seeds 1 tbsp.

  • Caraway seeds/Shah jeera 2tbsp.

  • Green Cardamom 2tbsp.

  • Black Cardamom 6 nos.

  • Cinnamon stick 3 inch

  • Black Peppercorns 1 tbsp.

  • Spicy red chilies 8 nos.

  • Bay Leaves 6 nos.

  • Cloves 2 tsp

  • Mace/Javitri 3 nos

  • Salt to taste

  • Kasuri Methi 1 tbsp.

  • Nut meg 1 no. grated

  • Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp

Directions

  • In a pan dry roast, all the above spices under medium flame. Be careful not to burnt them.
  • And then add in turmeric powder, kasuri methi and nut meg powder. Just sauté for a 30 seconds and keep it aside.
  • Allow the roasted spices to cool down completely.
  • Then transfer to a mixer jar and grind it into a smooth powder.
  • Ground powder.
  • Finally, biryani masala powder is ready to use. This homemade masala can last for several weeks.

STEP BY STEP PHOTOS OF AUTHENTIC BIRYANI SPICE MIX POWDER:

Biryani Masala Powder
In a pan dry roast, all the above spices under medium flame. Be careful not to burnt them.
Biryani Masala Powder
And then add in turmeric powder, kasuri methi and nut meg powder. Just sauté for a 30 seconds and keep it aside.
Biryani Masala Powder
Allow the roasted spices to cool down completely.
Biryani Masala Powder
Then transfer to a mixer jar and grind it into a smooth powder.
Biryani Masala Powder
Ground powder.
Biryani Masala Powder
Finally, biryani masala powder is ready to use. This homemade masala can last for several weeks.
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