briyani masala

Sona Biryani masala is a blend of whole spices lightly roasted and powdered. Used specifically for biryani's, the Sona biryani masala powder adds not only flavour but the faint aroma that's required in a perfect biryani. The blend is similar to garam masala which means "hot spices". It is not spicy but can add pungency or over flavour a particular dish when not used in the right proportions. The important thing is to get the balance of spices right- each spice which includes aromatic spices like cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, fennel seeds, staranise etc. The origins of this blend can be traced back to the Mughal era. Biryani/Pulav can either be a Veg. or a Non-Veg. preparation usually made during special occassions. It is a whole meal by itself, and is almost always the centre-piece of most Indian dinner parties. Is usually served with curry and raita (curd spiked with fresh green herbs)