Pulao Or Biryani Masala/Microwave Cooking
Pulao Or biryani masala. An aromatic spice blend for biryani or pulao. Not only biryani or pulao but you can also use this fragrant spice powder in Kabab or in curries to give a royal touch and make the dish aromatic.
Equipment
- 1 Microwave
- 1 Microwavable glass bowl
- 1 Spoon
- 1 Mixer grinder
- 1 Pan
- 1 Spatula
Ingredients
- 7 Green cardamom or chhoti ilaichi
- 2 Black cardamom or badi elaichi
- 1 Stick Cinnamon or dalchini
- 6 Cloves or laung
- 1 Mace or javitri
- 1/2 tsp Kababchini or cubeb
- 1 Small Nutmeg or jaiphal
- 1 Star anise or chakr phool
- 2 Bay leaf or tej patta
- 1 tbsp Caraway seeds or shah jeera
Instructions
- Place all the spices in a microwavable glass bowl. Break the cinnamon and bay leaves in 2-3 pieces.
- Microwave on high power for two minutes. After one minute open the microwave door and stir the spices once.
- Close the door again let it cook for one minute again. After two minutes remove the bowl from microwave and let it cool down. Spices will become fragrant and crisp.
- For stove topHeat a pan and add all the whole spices. Dry roast on medium heat. Keep stirring. Dry roast till spices becomes fragrant. You will get a nice aroma. Don’t make the spices brown. We need to make the spices crisp only. Transfer the spices on a plate immediately.
- Grind the spices into fine powder when cool.
- Store the ground spices in an airtight container. You can store this spice powder in refrigerator for longer time. Use it in biryani, pulao, curries or other dishes.