Ingredients

• 12 - cloves
• 2 cm - cinnamon (or 4 sticks)
• 4 - cardamoms
• 6 - small bay leaves
• 4 - star anise (badyan)
• 12 - pepper corns

How to Make Homemade Pulao Masala

• In an iron kadai (flat frying pan), dry roast all the ingredients on a low heat, till fragrant and crisp (approximate roasting time 10 - 12 minutes).
• Transfer these ingredients into a mixer bowl and grind to a smooth powder.
• Store in an airtight container, to retain its freshness.
• Recipe Courtesy: Niya's World