Ingredients

Star Anise

The ingredient

Star anise is a dark brown, star-shaped spice with shiny seeds. Its licorice-like, sweet flavor is used in various traditional remedies and culinary applications, particularly in biryani. Fun fact – the burst shapes in our logo are inspired by star anise!

The benefits

It is employed for its warming properties and to balance kapha (earth and water) dosha (energy or substance). Ayurveda also uses star anise to improve digestion and alleviate respiratory ailments. Some research studies have supported possible benefits of star anise including:

• Antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral properties—a protective trifecta!
• Rich in antioxidants

Cooking

We use star anise in many of our dishes, including:

• Biryani Rice
• Kurma Sauce
• Chicken Kurma
• Egg Kurma
• Paneer Kurma
• Tikka Sauce
• Chicken Tikka
• Chicken Tikka Masala
• Paneer Tikka
• Paneer Tikka Masala