Biryani Masala

Biryani Masala is a fresh blend of spices that is used in biryani to get a nice flavor.

Preparation Time: 5 minutes 

Roast Time: 2 minutes 

Makes : 1/2 cup

Ingredients:

Cinnamon: 2" stick

Fennel Seeds/Saunf : 2 teaspoons 

Cumin Seeds/ Jeera : 1 teaspoon 

Green cardamom/Elachi: 5

Cloves/Laung : 5

Bay leaves: 2

Mace : 2

Stone flower: 3

Star Anise : 1

Black pepper: 1 teaspoon 

Coriander seeds: 3 tablespoons 

Red chili powder: 1 tablespoon

Method:

Dry roast all the ingredients listed above except the chili powder for 2 minutes.

Let them cool off and grind them into a fine powder. Add red chili powder and grind one more to mix well.

Store unused masala in an airtight container for upto 2-3 weeks.