Premium Black Stone Flower kalpasi dagad phool

From Asirwatham

4.3 KM away

Brand - Indian product

Main Category/ Category - Oil & Masala/ Whole Spices

• Features
• Country of Origin india

• About this Product
  Kalpasi or black stone flower is a species of lichen used as spice in India. One of the ingredients in East Indian Bottle Masala, the spice is mostly used in dishes like nahari, Bombay biryani, Goan meat stews.
  Alternatively known as daagar ka phool or patthar ka phool, this mystery flower is believed to be grown in some parts of Tamil Nadu and is an important ingredient in Chettinad food.
  
  Its upper surface is dark green or black and whiter inside, Kalpasi has a strong earthy aroma and dry texture. It also has medicinal properties.
  Culinary Uses:
  1. With its mild aromatic flavour, Kalpasi is used to add aroma to soup preparations and also as a soup thickener.
  2. It is often used in meat dishes.
  3. Kalpasi is also used as food by many cultures around the world.
   
  4. It is an essential ingredient in Goda masala or kala masala.