Zouk Biryani Masala 60g tin for fragrant biryani and rice dishes

What Is Biryani Masala? How to Make More Fragrant Biryani at Home

What is biryani masala?

Biryani masala is a fragrant spice blend used to build the layered aroma and savoury depth associated with biryani. Rather than relying on a single spice, a biryani blend brings together multiple aromatic ingredients so home cooks can create a more rounded flavour with less guesswork.

Our Zouk Biryani Masala 60g Tin is made to work with chicken, lamb, seafood or vegetables.

How do you use biryani masala?

Use it in the masala base before layering with rice. Start modestly and adjust to taste depending on the other spices and ingredients in your recipe.

Chicken biryani

Add the spice to your onion, tomato and yoghurt masala before combining or layering with rice. Follow our easy chicken biryani recipe.

Lamb biryani

The warming spices work particularly well with slow-cooked lamb and richer sauces.

Vegetable biryani

Use with onions, tomatoes, potatoes, cauliflower, peas or other vegetables for a fragrant meat-free biryani.

Biryani masala vs garam masala

Garam masala is a broad, versatile blend used across many curries, dals and stews. Biryani masala is more specifically designed to build the aroma and complexity expected in biryani and rice dishes. See Garam Masala vs Biryani Masala.

Pilau rice vs biryani

If you are deciding between a rice side dish and a layered main dish, read our Pilau Rice vs Biryani guide.

Make a complete curry night

For a wider selection of spices for curry and rice dishes, explore the Zouk Curry Night Spice Bundle.

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