Biryani Spices


Ingredients

¼ cup (12 Teaspoons) coriander seeds
2 tbsp (6 Teaspoons) cumin seeds
2 dry bay leaves
cinnamon stick
10 cloves
1 tbsp (3 Teaspoons) peppercorns
7 pods green cardamom
2 tbsp (6 Teaspoons) fried onion
1 tsp turmeric
2 tsp cayenne
1 tsp dry pomegranate seeds (anardana) (optional)
4 dry plums (chopped into smaller pieces) (optional)

Method

  1. Place all the ingredients except the plums in a spice grinder or a blender. Process into an even but coarse powder.
  2. Mix in the plums and store in an airtight jar, in the refrigerator or in a cool, dark place in your pantry or kitchen.