Spices · Dried

Stone flower

Also called kalpasi, dagad phool, black stone flower

Dried lichen with a woody, earthy, smoky aroma that blooms in hot oil; used in Chettinad masalas, goda masala and Hyderabadi biryani.

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What can replace it

  • T3 · In a pinchBlack cardamom pods

    Smoky warmth, but camphor-menthol rather than musky earthiness; use less. (use 0.5× the amount)

Cook with Stone flower