BIRYANI MASALA Recipe | How To Make Biryani Masala | Homemade Biryani Masala | Masala Recipe | Smita

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric provides color and is more affordable.

fried onions

🥗Healthier: caramelized onions

💰Cheaper: raw onions

Caramelized onions are healthier and can be made at home.

cumin seeds

🥗Healthier: ground cumin

💰Cheaper: cumin powder

Ground cumin is easier to find and use.

rose water

🥗Healthier: orange blossom water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Orange blossom water offers a similar floral note.

Dry roast 2 tablespoons of coriander seeds, 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds, 8 bay leaves, and 15 dry red chilies until fragrant.

Add 1 teaspoon of fennel seeds and roast for a few seconds more.

Remove the spices from heat and let cool for a few minutes.

Roast the next batch of spices: 4 star anise, 1/2 nutmeg, 2 black cardamoms, 2 whole mace, 15 cloves, 1 teaspoon of black peppercorns, 15 green cardamoms, and 2 inches of cinnamon on low flame until fragrant.

Add the roasted spices to the first batch and let cool.

Grind the cooled spices into a fine powder.

In a bowl, combine the ground spices with 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 tablespoon of red chili powder, 7 to 8 cloves, and 10 green cardamoms.

Add 10 dried plums (optional) for flavor and mix well.

Store the biryani masala in an airtight jar for future use.

Cooking Techniques

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