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Biryani Spices List,Names,Pictures,Health Benefits

For the past few months,i have been sharing varieties of (Vegetarian)Veg biryani recipes in my blog
under Sunday Lunch Recipes.I hope many of you had found it useful and tried them too.I am planning
to compile all the biryani recipes under one page for easy and quick reference.But before that,i want to
make a post on list of spices used in most of the biryani along with pictures and names in different
languages like English, Hindi,Telugu,Malayalam,Kannada & Tamil for people to identify & buy them
easily in your place.I have also shared their health benefits so that you can enjoy your biryani without
any guilt .You can find about cinnamon,cloves,cardamom,bayleaf,black stone
flower,mace,nutmeg,kapok buds and fennel seeds.Nowadays in most of the places,all these ingredients
are together sold in small packets as Biryani masala.You can use these spices to make Biryani masala
powder at home.Ok,lets see the biryani spices list with its names & pictures.
**All these informations are collected from Internet,Please leave your feedback in comments if you feel
anything important is missed or mispelt.I will add them.Thanks !

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English

Tamil

Hindi

Cinnamon

Pattai

Dalchini Dhalchinachekka Patta /

/
Karugapatta

Chakke

Cloves

Krambu /
Lavangam

Laung

Lavangam

Grambu

Lavang

Cardamom

Yelakkai

Elachi

Elakayi

Elaka

Elakkaya /
Elakka

Mace

Jathipathri /
Jathikai thol

Jaipatri / Japathri,
Javintri Jajikaya Pathri

JathiPoo

Japatri /
Jayithree

Black stone
flower

Kalpasi

Phathar Kallupachi,
ke phool, Rathipachi
Dagad
Phool

Celeyam,
kalppuvu

Kallu huva

Shombu

Sompu

Fennel
Soambu /
Valaiti
seeds/Aniseed Perunjeeragam Saunf /
Aawonf

Telugu

Kuppi
Soptu/Sompu

Malayalam

Kannada

Star anise

Annasi poo

Anasphal Anaspuvu
/
Badayan
/ Chakri
Phool

Takkolam

Anasi
hoova /
Pineapple
Moggu

Bayleaf

Brinji ilai

Tej Patta Masala Aku /

Biryani Aaku

Karuva Ela

Biryani
Ele /
Paththa

Nutmeg

Jathikai

Jaiphal

Jajikaya

Jathikka

Jayikai

Dried Kapok
buds

Marathi mokku Shalmali,

Semul,
Kachra,
Kabra,
Karer,
Kariyal

Marathi Mogga
Tella Buruga,
Enugadanta,
Mumudatu

Appakuttaka, Marathi
Parappoola, Moggu or
Parapanni
Ilavu or
Puulaa,
Mullilavu

HEALTH BENEFITS

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Fennel seed

Fennel symbolizes longevity, courage, and strength. In addition to its use as medicinal
values, fennel has many health benefiting nutrients, essential compounds, anti-oxidants,
dietary fiber, minerals, and vitamins.
It offers protection from cancers, infection, aging and degenerative neurological diseases..
Furthermore, fennel seeds indeed are the storehouse for many vital vitamins. Vitamin A,
vitamin E, vitamin C as well as many B-complex vitamins like thiamin, pyridoxine, riboflavin
and niacin particularly are concentrated in these seeds.
Source :http://www.nutrition-and-you.com/fennel-seed.html

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Cardamom

Cardamom is one of the most effective remedies against halitosis. Simply chewing on the
seeds eliminates bad odors. Cardamom is even used in some chewing gums because of its
effectiveness, billed as a surefire cure to the most offensive breath.It can also be used to
help soothe a sore throat and relieve hoarseness of voice.
The volatile oil in cardamom has been proven to soothe the stomach and intestines, making
cardamom an ideal solution for a host of digestive problems, such as constipation,
dysentery, and indigestion.
Cardamom can be used aromatically to increase or encourage appetite, and also assists in
soothing gas and heartburn. Generally, cardamom relieves most upset stomachs. To use
Cardamom for digestive problems, consume seeds alone, serve ground seed with food, or
serve as a tea.
South Asians use cardamoms relieving properties to help with the discomfort of passing gall
and kidney stones. Cardamom, combined with banana leaf and alma juice, can act as a
diuretic, soothing a variety of kidney, bladder, and urinary problems like nephritis, burning
or painful urination, and frequent urges to urinate. The relief from uncomfortable symptoms
provided through cardamom should not be considered a cure to underlying diseases and
disorders.
Cardamom oils can be added to baths as a form of aromatherapy that fights depression and
reduces stress. Ground Cardamom seeds can be made into a tea for similar benefits.
Cardamom helps to fight cancers like breast cancer, ovarian cancer and prostate cancer.
Early research suggests that consuming cardamom regularly may help with preventing these
forms of cancer.
In addition to these specific medicinal uses, cardamom contains an abundance of antioxidants, which
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protect the body against aging and stress and fight common sicknesses.
Source :http://www.herbwisdom.com/herb-cardamom.html

Star Anise

Medicinal Value :Star Anise fruit is anti-bacterial, anti-spasmodic and a diurectic. Hence
widely used in flatulence or gas like conditions.
Culinery and Other Values:Star Anise is a major ingredient in Chinese Dishes for flavoring
meat, veggies, curries, confectionaries and for pickling purposes. The oil of Star Anise is
used to flavor bakery products, soft drinks and liquors. Also used in perfumery.

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Mace

Good source of minerals like copper, calcium, potassium, manganese, iron, zinc etc. also
rich in vitamin C, A, riboflavin, folic acid etc.
Used as drug in Eastern countries due to its stimulant, carminative, astringent and
aphrodisiac properties.
Mace is used in savoury dishes.
Source:http://pachakam.com/GlossaryDetail/Mace=180

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Cinnamon

Cinnamon is loaded with powerful antioxidants, such as polyphenols (3, 4, 5).

cinnamon can be used as a natural food preservative
Cinnamon Has Anti-Inflammatory Properties.It helps the body fight infections and repair
tissue damage.
Cinnamon May Cut the Risk of Heart Disease.In people with type 2 diabetes, 1 gram of
cinnamon per day has beneficial effects on blood markers.It reduces levels of total
cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, while HDL cholesterol remains stable.
Cinnamon May Be Protective Against Cancer.Cinnamon Helps Fight Bacterial and Fungal
Infections.

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Cloves
Temporarily treat a toothache.
Relieve upper respiratory infections.
Treat scrapes and bruises.
Improve digestion
Enhance sexual health.
Reduce inflammation.
Source :http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-9991/6-health-benefits-of-cloves.html

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Black stone flower

Dagad phool/black stone flower are commonly found in any markets or with spice smiths and it has uses
in many dishes in hyderabadi.Similar to those of sweet pepper, it has quite mild aromatic flavor. It is
not only used for aromas in soup preparations but also used as soup thickeners.
Stone flowers have medical properties to cure HIV virus. Stone flowers are the biological indicators of
air pollution.
It is a good pain reliever and also promotes early healing of wounds due to its bitter taste.
It helps treating the skin related problem due to its cold potency. It helps in reducing any kind of
inflammation in body.
Source :http://www.etradeasia.com/

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Nutmeg

Provides relief from insomnia

Helps to lower blood pressure
Helps to eliminate bad breath
Helps to dissolve kidney stone
Boost health of bones of body
Helps in elimination of toxins from body
Beneficial in maintaining optimal brain health
Helps to reduce inflammation and pain due to wounds,arthritis
Induces secretion of gastric & intestinal juices to ease digestion.
When used appropriately, as a spice, the benefits of nutmeg are obvious, but keep the amount under
control, and find your thrills somewhere else!
Source :https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/herbs-and-spices/nutmeg.html

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Bayleaf

Bay leaves have been found to be effective in treating type 2 diabetes as they cause
reduction in blood glucose, cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Bay leaves are good for promoting digestion and can treat digestive disorders such as
heartburn and flatulence.
The powerful phytonutrients in bay leaf provide protection against cardiovascular diseases
such as heart attacks and strokes.
Bay leaves are effective in fighting the symptoms of cold, flu and infections.
Source:http://www.stylecraze.com/articles/benefits-of-bay-leaf-for-skin-hair-and-health/

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Kapok Buds
Kapok Buds or Marathi Moggu, best described as a type of caper, are the dried buds of the Kapok tree or
the Silk Cotton tree. It is called moggu in Kannada and mogga in Telugu which literally means a bud.
Moggu is a spice used in some of Karnataka's cherished dishes such as Bisi Bele Bath, Saagu, Kannadiga
style kootus to name a few. It is not eaten raw but is always roasted and ground with other spices
before going into a dish.
Marathi Moggu is a term which is a misnomer, as this spice is native to Karnataka. However that has
not come in the way of its adorning several Andhra style dishes as a specialty spice. This spice is widely
used in preparing curry powders and also finds a place in Chettinad cuisine.

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For making any biryani,all these spices plays a vital role.No worries if you skip one or two from the
above list.But spices like cinnamon,cloves,bayleaf,black stone flower and cardamom should be used to
get the actual flavor and taste of biryani.You can either add them as whole or powder them and add to
biryani.Among these spices,I would say black stone flower is the hero.Adding just one or two flower
takes the biryani to next level and gives restaurant flavor.So make sure you buy them and keep in your
pantry.But remember,do not add more than one or two else its smell would over power the masala.

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