Biryani Masala Paste
This Biryani Masala Paste is a great, aromatic spice mix to use in biryani and other rice dishes.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Spice Mix
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 15kcal
- 1 small onion , very thinly sliced, then fried in a fairly hot griddle for about 10-15 minutes, stirring often, until the onion turns brown and crispy. You don’t want to leave the onion unattended too long because onions contain sugar and will burn.
- 10 prunes (dry plums)
- 4 bay leaves
- 4 1- inch cinnamon sticks
- 10 black cardamom
- 10 green cardamom pods
- 10 black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon aamchoor
- 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 2 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
Place all the ingredients in a blender, add just enough water to make the blades turn, and let it all roll away into a smooth paste. You will need about half of this paste for the biryani recipe and can store the rest of it in an airtight container in the freezer…for a long, long time.
Calories: 15kcal