
Desserts are also a natural place to use this licorice-flavored spice. Many Indian curry masala mix like Dabeli Masala, Biryani Masala, Malvani Masala, Chai Masala also requires Chakri phool. Make your spice mixes with Chakra phool like Garam Masala, Five Spice Powder, Ras el Hanout (Head of the Shop). About 90% of the world’s star anise crop is used for extraction of shikimic acid, a chemical intermediate used in the synthesis of oseltamivir. Star anise oil can also be used in aromatherapy to help relieve symptoms of colds and congestion, muscular aches and pains, and digestion.
Its essential oils possess properties making them effective all-natural repellents against several insect species.It is a vital component of the influenza-fighting drug Tamiflu
From, ancient Chinese and Ayurvedic remedies to Modern Science Star Anise is used for medicines. It’s a common spice in Indian cuisine, used in the spice blend garam masala, as well as chai tea. Ground star anise is added in small quantities to dishes and baked goods. Whole star anise pods are simmered in soups, stews, and braises. It’s a common spice in Chinese cuisine, used in the spice blend five spice powder. Star Anise oil is used in soap, toothpaste, mouthwash, skin creams, tobacco and perfume. You can chew it after a meal to sweeten your breath. You can use it in craft projects or potpourri for its beautiful shape. Once water dries cover the pot and leave it on slow flame for 15 minutes.Īfter 15 minutes when Akni is ready dish out and serve hot. When water is about to dry add the potatoes. When water comes to boil add soaked rice. Also add salt, coriander leaves, mint leaves and few green chillies. Now add water to the cooked meat based on the rice quantity. After 20 minutes drain out the hot water and leave potatoes in cold water to stop the cooking process. I normally boil the potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes in boiling water by adding some turmeric powder.
Now add meat and 1 tsp salt to it, stir fry for few minutes add 2 cups of water and allow it to be cooked on slow flame. Once all the above items are properly mixed and can see oil as shown below, then add red chillis, turmeric powder, coriander powder, green chilli paste or chopped. Now gather then add above soaked garam masala, g.g.paste, crushed coriander, bay leaves (tez patta), kari patta, tomatoes sliced and make bhuna. Gather and then soak cumin seeds, big cardamoms, cloves, cinnamon, star aniseeds in water for some time. Heat oil on stove put sliced onions and brown them. We normally have Sheerkhand (Saffron over sweet yogurt) and Pooris served with it. The spicy taste and the aroma of its spices used just makes it too difficult to resist. It is yet another recipe to be tried. You find this very common in memon community.