Biryani Masala / How to make Biryani Masala Powder at Home with step by step process. There are different types of Biryani and each type of Biryani is incomplete without a perfect blend of spices of biryani masala. The perfect blend comes on mixing proper and adequate quantity of different spices. Also the number of ingredients used to prepare the masala can be varied as per the taste of an individual. Homemade Biryani Masala Powder can be used to prepare different types of biryani such as Vegetable Biryani, Non-veg Biryani, Hyderabadi Dum Biryani, etc.
Readymade Biryani Masala is readily available in the market, but the taste, aroma and flavor of homemade biryani masala is so exotic that once you use this masala, you will never feel to go back to readymade masala any more. I previously used the readymade biryani masala, but once my friend suggested giving a try to make biryani masala at home with different blend of whole spices. I went through and used the masala powder to make vegetable biryani. The taste of the biryani was quite different and was very delicious. Since then I have been regularly using Homemade Biryani Masala.
Homemade Biryani Masala Powder is very easy to make at home. Just prepare it once and store it to use whenever you prepare any type of biryani. Also the quality of the masala is far superior to the readymade one. The ingredients are roasted and then grinded to make a smooth powder. We must keep in mind that the ingredients should not be over roasted, or else it can destroy the aroma of the spices. The Biryani Masala should be stored in airtight container and should be refrigerated to use it for longer period.
The Homemade Biryani Masala Powder is prepared by roasting the ingredients over low heat. The colour of the ingredients should change to light golden brown and not much brown. Also when the ingredients start giving an aromatic smell, take them out from the flame. The ingredients are roasted to remove the moisture, so that it can be stored for a longer duration. Some people skip the roasting process and instead sundry the ingredients before blending it. The main purpose is to remove the moisture.
The masala powder should be grinded only after the roasted ingredients completely cool down. The powder prepared by the cooled ingredients gives a perfect Biryani Masala. The Biryani Masala involves the roasting of a number of spices. Different spices make the masala more flavorful. After the ingredients are grinded, it should be sieved using a sieve or a strainer or a filter. The coarse powder left after sieving can be grinded again to make smooth powder and again sieved. The leftover coarse powder should be kept separated from the main masala powder and can be used later to prepare different other recipes.
After the Biryani Masala Powder is prepared, add some whole Cloves, Cardamom and Black Pepper and mix it. If you do not like whole spices in your dish, you can skip it. It gives a different look and flavor.
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Let’s start preparing Homemade Biryani Masala Powder……
Homemade Biryani Masala Powder
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoon Coriander Seed (Dhania)
- 2 tablespoon Cumin Seeds ( Safed Jeera)
- 1 tablespoon Caraway Seeds (Kaala Jeera)
- 1 tablespoon Black Pepper (Kaali Mirch)
- 1 tablespoon Fennel Seeds (Saunf)
- 6-7 pieces Green Cardamom Pods (Hari Elaichi)
- 2-3 inches Cinnamon (Dalchini)
- 1 tablespoon Cloves (Laung)
- 3-4 pieces Star Anise (Chakr Phool)
- 3-4 pieces Black Cardamom (Badi Elaichi)
- 1 piece Nutmeg (Jaay Fal)
- 3-4 pieces Mace (Javetri)
- 6-7 pieces Bay Leaves (Tez Patta)
- 6-7 pieces Red Chilli (Whole)
- 2 teaspoon Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric (Haldi)
- Salt (Optional)
For Adding to the Masala Powder after Grinding:
- 7-8 pieces Cloves (Laung)
- 4-5 pieces Small Cardamom (Choti Elaichi)
- 7-8 pieces Black Pepper (Kaali Mirch)
Instructions:
- Break the Big Cardamom, Nutmeg, Bay Leaves and other ingredients into small pieces.
- Heat pan over medium heat.
- Add Coriander Seeds, Cumin Seeds and Caraway Seeds.
- Reduce the heat to low flame before roasting the ingredients and roast till light golden brown.
- Take it out in a bowl and allow it to cool.
- In the same pan add Black Pepper, Fennel Seeds, Green Cardamom Pods, Cinnamon, Cloves, Star Anise, Black Cardamom, Nutmeg, Mace, Red Chilli and Bay Leaves.
- Roast the ingredients till it starts giving aromatic smell.
- When the colour of the ingredients slightly changes, switch off the stove and allow it to cool down.
- Put all the roasted ingredients in a mixer grinder jar. Add Turmeric Powder, Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder and Salt to it.
- Close the lid of the jar and blend it to a smooth fine powder.
- Take out the masala powder and sieve the mixture with the help of a sieve or a strainer or a filter to remove the coarse powder.
- If necessary, the coarse masala powder can be blended again and sieved to remove the remaining coarse powder. We remove the coarse powder so that the taste of the biryani doesn’t change.
- Now take the sieved masala powder in a bowl. Add whole Cloves, Small Cardamom and Black Pepper and mix it.
- Biryani Masala Powder is ready to be used. Use as per the requirement to prepare Veg Biryani and Non-Veg Biryani.
- Store it in clean airtight jar and keep it in cool and dry place. You can refrigerate it in your fridge.
