Homemade Biryani Masala Powder is a very handy spice blend that can be prepared at home and stocked in your refrigerator for a quick biryani preparation.
We have successfully completed one whole month of blogging with three posts phased out over four weeks. Though a certain amount of pressure is missing, I think everybody agreed that we get more time on hand, which leaves us quite relaxed and tension free. This also prompted me to plan for my other topic of interest like Menu Planning, Blogging 101, and so on. I am even planning to post some menus for diabetes.
Coming to the theme for the first week, I have chosen to do Indian Basics. Of all the topics, I am forever so interested in basics. Knowing the basics in any cuisine, helps us know more about it, and learning the tricks makes all the work involved very easy. Anything and everything can fall under Basics. There is always the tempering techniques, what goes into tempering, spice powders, masala powders that enhance a dish.
I would say the highlight of this masala surely lies with using Marathi Mogga and Rathi Puvvu (Dagad Phool / Pathar Phool / Black Stone Flower).
All those spice powders or other powders that enhance a dish surely come in handy. For today's post, I will be sharing a Biryani Masala powder with which I end up making different recipes.
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Step By Step Pictures for making Homemade Biryani Masala Powder
Biryani Masala Powder
Ingredients Needed:
7 to 9 Cloves
1 big stick Cinnamon
5 Cardamom
2 Black Cardamom
1/2 tsp Nutmeg Powder
1 tsp Cumin Seed
1 tsp Shah Jeera
3 Mace
1 Marathi Mogga
3 to 4 Black Stone Flower Rathi Puvvu / Dagad Phool / Pathar Phool
2 Star Anise
1/2 tsp Fennel Seeds
How to make Biryani Masala powder:
Heat a nonstick pan, when it heats up, simmer and add all the whole spices.
Toss around for a couple of minutes, making sure the spices are evenly dry roasted on all sides.
Take care not to smoke or char any spice.
When you have tossed it for a couple of minutes, transfer it to a plate and allow it to cool.
Grind to a smooth powder when it’s cooled.
Store in an airtight container and use it for making masala rice.
I also add Tej patta / Biryani leaf sometimes to this mix. That adds a different tone to the mix. Having this masala ready on hand really helps when you want to rustle a quick dish for your kids. I have since then made a couple of different dishes apart from the originally intended dish.
Stay tuned for the recipes made with this delicious aromatic masala powder.
Recipe
Biryani Masala Powder
Ingredients
- 7 to 9 Cloves
- 1 big stick Cinnamon
- 5 Cardamom
- 2 Black Cardamom
- 1/2 tsp Nutmeg Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin Seed
- 1 tsp Shah Jeera
- 3 Mace
- 1 Marathi Mogga
- 3 to 4 Black Stone Flower Rathi Puvvu / Dagad Phool / Pathar Phool
- 2 Star Anise
- 1/2 tsp Fennel Seeds
Instructions
- Heat a nonstick pan, when it heats up, simmer and add all the whole spices.
- Toss around for a couple of minutes, making sure the spices are evenly dry roasted on all sides.
- Take care not to smoke or char any spice.
- When you have tossed it for a couple of minutes, transfer to a plate and allow it to cool.
- Grind to a smooth powder when it’s cooled.
- Store in an airtight container and use for making masala rice.
vaishali sabnani says
The condiments vary a little and the spice pwds change!!..book marked to try this one.
Nirmala Gurunathan says
Saw addition of some more spices than the usual one...Will try soon....
PJ says
Yes, its always handy to have homemade spice mixes ready at home..
Priya says
Wat a super flavourful powder, never tried homemade briyani masala powder,thanks for this wonderful post.
Jyoti says
this is really help ful.. I have made biriyani a couple of times but they arent really as falvourful. I bet home made spice will make a difference..
Gayathri Kumar says
Very aromatic powder..
Jagruti says
very useful powder..must try..
Chef Mireille says
you are teaching me two new ingredients here - black stone flower and mogga. Will have to see if I can get these to try this
veena krishnakumar says
I needed this recipe for some time now. Bookmarking it valli
A Kamalika Krishmy says
Its always nice to make spice powders at home, the flavor is very authentic ..bookmarked valli
The Pumpkin Farm says
I have made just the garam masala (recipe due next week and am basking in my own glory...cannot wait to try this biryani masala...i m freaking out using store bought things off late...thanks for sharing
Sangeetha says
very flavorful spice powder...only once i tried this biryani powder but yours different from it...will try this soon
Jayanthi says
I need to try this powder as a variation to my masala spices in my biryani Valli....looking forward to that day...will let you know how it turned out.
Suma Gandlur says
Useful one Valli. Bookmarked it.
Pavani says
I usually end up buying biryani masala, so this recipe is going to be very helpful. Love the pictures too - I always wondered how to take pictures of masalas and the use of spices in your pics makes it very interesting and appealing.
Nalini's Kitchen says
Flavorful home made biriyani masala powder.
sushma says
Its always good to use fresh masala's...will surely try this one
Harini-Jaya Rupanagudi says
I agree these masala powders make our life easier specially when cooking for kids. This is surely worth our time ! Bookmarked.
Cool Lassi(e) says
I can almost smell the aroma of those wonderful spices. A good masala powder defines a biryani's taste! Lovely post!
Champa says
Homemade is always the best. Nice recipe.
rekhas kitchen says
I never tried this biriyani masala powders sounds very interesting Valli