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Premium Star Anise (Chakra Phool) Whole Pods
Premium Star Anise (Chakra Phool) Whole Pods
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The spice that gives biryani its soul—each perfect eight-pointed pod packed with deep, licorice-scented warmth that blooms slowly and lingers beautifully.
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Premium star anise
Beautiful whole pods with a sweet liquorice-style aroma.
Star anise adds a distinctive sweet spice note to masala chai, biryani, broths, desserts, and festive recipes.
From the source
A clear spice role
One pod is enough for a pot of chai or a biryani. Add it early and remove it before serving.
Whole star anise (chakra phool), the eight-pointed pod that gives biryani and garam masala their warm, liquorice-like note.
To be clear, star anise isn't grown in Kerala. Most of the world's supply comes from southern China and Vietnam, and ours is bought in, not from our Idukki farms. We stock it because it goes into so many of the same dishes as our cardamom, cloves and pepper. This is Chinese star anise (Illicium verum), the kind used in cooking.
How to use it
- One whole pod in hot ghee at the start of biryani or pulao
- A small piece in garam masala or chai masala
- Simmered in soups, broths and meat curries
It's strong. One pod is usually enough for a pot.
Delivery usually takes 4–5 working days across India. Free shipping on orders above ₹649. Questions before ordering? WhatsApp us on +91 88482 65849.
What we're cooking
Dum Biryani
Star Anise Chai
Braised Mutton
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