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Homemade Biryani Masala Powder

Homemade Biryani Masala Powder is prepared by roasting the ingredients one by one over low flame. It is then blended in mixer grinder jar to make smooth powder. If you do not wish to roast, you can sundry it and then blend it. The type of ingredients and its quantity can be added as per one’s requirement.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Calories
Author Recipe by Chits

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.

Notes

1. Store the Masala Powder in an air tight container. It can be used for few months if stored in a packed container. Do not use wet spoon for the masala.
2. Remove the coarse powder to make fine smooth powder. Coarse Powder can be used to make different recipes.
3. Break all the ingredients into smaller pieces before roasting so that it is roasted well and gives a smooth aroma to the Masala Powder.
4. Salt is optional. If you want to add salt separately, do not add while making the powder.
5. Roast the ingredients under low flame so that it is roasted properly. If whole spices are not available, you can use the powder spices.