Make Your Own Biryani Masala Powder For
Authentic Indian Flavours and Aromas

If you're into making authentic Indian rice dishes from scratch then I recommend you make a Indian biryani masala powder! Super easy-to-make, the fabulous flavours and aromas that it'll add to your rice dishes has to be tried to be believed! There are many variations and this one is fairly mild.

What You'll Need: (makes about 7-8 tablespoons)

2 tbsp cumin seeds
1 tbsp green cardamom pods
1 tbsp white peppercorns (or black)
4 tsp coriander seeds
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp whole cloves
3 inch piece of cinnamon
6 dried bay leaves
2-3 mace blades
2 tsp caraway seeds
1 tsp salt

tbsp = tablespoon
tsp = teaspoon

Directions:

Crumble the bay leaves and break up the cinnamon stick

Finely grind the cinnamon and bay pieces along with the salt, cardamom pods, mace blades, peppercorns, cloves, caraway, cumin and coriander seeds

Once ground, sieve into a bowl

Finally, add the garlic and chili powders to the bowl. Combine thoroughly

Store your biryani masala powder in a cool place in an airtight jar out of direct sunlight. Use within 3 months before making a fresh amount.

Note: You can dry toast the cardamom pods, peppercorns, cloves, coriander, cumin and fenugreek seeds before grinding for even more flavours and aromas.

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A Step-by-Step Instructional Video

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Why You Should Make Your Own Indian Food Seasonings

Homemade Biryani Masala Powder

Of course it's convenient to pop to the store and pick up a jar of commercially made powder; but if tastier, healthier dishes are your aim here's why I recommend you do it yourself...

Tons more flavour than store-bought brands. This extra flavour will therefore enhance your home cooking

You have control over what is added. Not keen on a certain ingredient? Leave it out or just use another (There are various websites that have detailed info about substituting ingredients)

Mass manufactured blends may contain filler ingredients to bulk them up: processed salt, cheap chili powder and husks etc

It's unlikely there is will be a date showing when it was made. It may have been sitting on the store shelf for years, slowly losing flavour! Not an issue when you make them yourself

No artificial colours, additives or preservatives. And, If you're able to source organic herbs and spices, your biryani masala will be free of pesticides and GMO's!