Biriyani Masala

Biriyani Masala is our small-batch blend for making mutton, chicken or vegetable biriyani at home. It carries the whole-spice base a Tamil kitchen expects: coriander, cumin, fennel, black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, star anise, bay leaf and dry chilli, ground together in short runs so the aroma stays. The spices are cleaned, dry-roasted lightly and milled in small quantities. We do not add colour or filler, so the shade stays natural and the flavour comes from the spices alone. Use it after your onions and tomatoes have cooked down, before you add the soaked rice and water. A rounded spoon for half a kilo of meat is a fair starting point, adjusted to taste. The 200 g pack holds enough for several biriyanis. Keep it in a dry, closed container away from the stove heat.