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Biryani spice mix

Yield approximately 2 kg of biryani, with easy, step-by-step cooking and the flexibility to use your choice of protein or vegetables. Designed to simplify the process while delivering consistent, authentic flavour every time.

Spice Level

Mild

Medium

Hot

Extra Hot

Reaper Hot

Size

1 Packet

Temperature

Ambient

$7.00

Biryani is a fragrant and flavourful rice dish where your choice of meat, seafood, or vegetables is cooked together with basmati or sella rice. Originating from the Indian subcontinent, it is celebrated for its rich aroma, colourful presentation, and perfect balance of spices. With countless variations – perhaps a million – every region offers its own unique style of biryani, yet the essence remains the same: a festive, comforting dish that brings people together.

Cooked and refined through 600+ iterations over the past few years, this dairy-free biryani delivers the same satisfaction as a perfectly made traditional biryani. It is designed to be good, reliable, and easy to make — a biryani that brings families together around the table.

Product: Biryani spice mix

Spice Blend Ingredients: Bay leaves, black cumin, black pepper, cardamom black, cardamom green, chilli kashmiri, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin, fennel, star anise, turmeric.

Other Ingredients: Salt

Additives:

Contains:

Additives
Chilli

Dietary Suitability:

Coconut-free
Coriander-leaves-free
Crustacean-free
Dairy-free
Egg-free
Fish-free
Garlic-free
Gluten-free
Lactose-free
Legume-free
Lupin-free
Meat-free
MSG-free
Mushroom-free
Mustard-free
No-Added-Sugar
Nut-free
Onion-free
Peanut-free
Seed-Oil-free
Sesame-free
Soy-free
Tomato-free
Vegan
Vegetarian

Dietary Suitability & Allergen Disclaimer:

At Chilli Farms, we take food safety seriously. We operate two kitchens, one for gluten containing products and one for gluten free products, and follow strict handling and cleaning procedures to reduce cross contamination.

Dietary claims including gluten free, nut free, dairy free, vegan, vegetarian, and no onion no garlic are based on the ingredients used and information provided by our suppliers.

Despite all reasonable care, our facility handles gluten, dairy, nuts, peanuts, sesame, soy, mustard, coconut, eggs, seafood, and spices. Trace allergens may be present.

Dietary and allergen information is provided as a guide only and is not medical advice.

If you have a severe allergy or medical condition, please contact us before ordering.

At Chilli Farms, we offer our dishes in five spice levels to cater to different preferences: Mild, Medium, Hot, Extra Hot and Reaper Hot.

Our spice levels are determined using an internal formula based on the amount of chilli powder added per litre. However, other ingredients in our recipes, such as spices, aromatics, and cooking techniques, may influence how you experience the spice.

Please note that our spice level definitions are unique to Chilli Farms and may not align with your personal spice expectations or experiences elsewhere. Additionally, spice tolerance varies for each individual, so we recommend choosing your spice level accordingly.

If you're unsure, we suggest starting at a milder level and adjusting in future orders. Enjoy the heat at your own comfort!

If you would like to discuss this further, please contact us.

🍳 Cooking Overview

Making biryani is simple with our spice mix — just follow these 4 steps:

Prepare the biryani paste – Cook the spice mix with onion, tomato, ginger, and garlic (approximately 20 minutes). Allow the paste to cool completely before using it for marination. This paste can be prepared in advance and stored in the freezer.
Marinate – Coat your choice of protein or vegetables with the paste. Rub thoroughly with firm pressure so the paste penetrates the meat or vegetables. Suggested marination time is 2 hours; however, overnight marination enhances flavour.
Soak the rice – Rinse and soak basmati or sella rice for a minimum of 45 minutes.
Cook the biryani – Cook the marinated protein or vegetables with rice until fragrant and fluffy. Cooking time varies depending on the protein used.

⏱️ Cooking Summary

Yield: Approximately 2 kg of biryani
Suitable for: Up to 1 kg raw meat or vegetables

🛠️ Cooking Method & Tools

Stove top: For paste and biryani cooking
Blender (optional): For fresh ginger–garlic paste
Food processor (optional): For dicing onions only. Do not use a food processor to dice tomatoes.

🧄 Ingredients for Biryani Paste

50 ml sunflower oil
225 g onion, finely diced
1 large green chilli (optional)
15 g fresh coriander leaves
15 g fresh mint leaves
30 g ginger–garlic paste
1 sachet Chilli Farms Biryani Spice Mix
165 g fresh tomatoes
20 g lemon juice

🧄 Ingredients for Biryani

1 kg protein or vegetables
50 ml sunflower oil
1 litre water or stock
500 g basmati rice

👨‍🍳 Cooking Instructions – Prepare the Paste

Gather ingredients – Assemble all ingredients before starting.
Ginger–garlic paste – Blend equal parts ginger and garlic into a smooth paste. Add a small amount of water if required.
Chopping – Finely dice the onions (approximately 6 mm), coriander leaves, mint leaves, and fresh tomatoes. Slit the green chilli into halves.
Cook onions – Heat sunflower oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add diced onions and sauté until light brown. Do not cook on high heat. This step takes about 12–15 minutes and requires patience.
Add ginger–garlic paste – Stir in the paste and cook until the oil begins to separate.
Add spice mix – Lower the heat, add the biryani spice mix, and cook until the oil separates again.
Incorporate tomato, green chilli, herbs & lemon – Add diced tomatoes, slit green chilli, coriander, mint, and lemon juice. Cook on low to medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring continuously until bubbles begin to rise.
Cool the paste – Allow the paste to cool completely before using it for marination.

👨‍🍳 Cooking Instructions – Marinate

Dice your choice of meat or vegetables into approximately 2.5 cm × 2.5 cm pieces.
Mix the protein or vegetables with the prepared paste and marinate ideally for 24 hours (minimum 2 hours). You can cook immediately, but longer marination gives better flavour.

👨‍🍳 Cooking Instructions – Soak rice

Soak the rice for at least 45 minutes.

👨‍🍳 Cooking Instructions – Cook the Biryani

You will require a non-stick or heavy-based pot with a firm-fitting lid.
Cook the protein or vegetables - Heat sunflower oil and add the marinated protein or vegetables. Cook on medium heat according to the protein used:

•Mixed vegetables – 10 minutes
•Chicken breast or thigh – 10 minutes
•Red meats (lamb, beef, goat, or pork) – 30 minutes
Add water or stock gradually as needed until the protein is half cooked.
Add remaining stock and simmer for 5 minutes, until it begins to bubble.
Drain and add the soaked rice to the pot.
Cover with a lid and cook for 15–20 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and the liquid has evaporated. Cooking time may vary — rely on your experience with rice.
Rest for 10 minutes, then gently mix and serve.

Serve with raita or yoghurt, sliced onions, and a salad of your choice.

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