Description
- Indian Stone Flower Spice (Dagad Phool/ Kalpasi)
- Pack contains 50gms
- Dagad Phool or Stone Flower is a lichen. It has no taste, no smell and is light like paper.
- It is used extensively in Chettinad cooking, Biryanis, especially in Chicken Curries.
- Natural Flavour Enhancer
- Hygienically packed and uniquely holds flavour & aroma in dishes.
Stone Flowers also called as patthar ke phool or dagad phool in hindi is one of the most unusual spices in the indian repertoire. it is a rare dried flower and a dominant spice in all Chettinad preparations. Also known as kalpasi, stone flower is a soft brownish and black coloured lichen that gives the signature black color to various cuisine. It's a species of lichen used as a spice in India. Black Stone Flower is one of the most unusual spices in the Indian repertoire. It is a rare dried flower and a dominant spice in all. It is widely used in Chettinad cuisine and to some extent in Hyderabadi and Marathi cuisine. Typically used in chicken curries, Maharashtrian 'Goda' masala, meat dishes like nahari (Paaya), Bombay biryani, Goat meat stews and also used in some vegetarian dishes. It is one of the ingredients in East Indian Bottle Masala, which is used for cooking meats, fish and vegetables. It has a strong earthy aroma and a very dry, light fluffy texture and feels to it.