Nizam Chicken Dum Biryani Masala Powder Recipe | Royal & Authentic Nizami Flavo

Nizam Chicken Dum Biryani Masala Powder

Create authentic Nizam-style chicken dum biryani at home with this aromatic masala powder. Made with a blend of whole spices, rose petals, kewra, and kasuri methi, this masala delivers the royal flavors of Hyderabad. Perfect for enhancing chicken biryani, gravies, or royal kormas.

🌿 Ingredients (Whole Spices)

• Coriander Seeds – 3 tbsp

• Cumin Seeds – 1 ½ tbsp

• Black Cumin (Shah Jeera) – 1 tsp

• Fennel Seeds – 1 tbsp

• Black Pepper – 1 tsp

• Cloves – 10

• Green Cardamom – 6

• Black Cardamom – 2

• Cinnamon Sticks – 2 (2-inch pieces)

• Bay Leaf – 2

• Star Anise – 1

• Mace (Javitri) – 2 blades

• Nutmeg – ¼ piece (grated)

• Dry Red Chilies – 8–10 (adjust spice)

• Stone Flower (Dagad Phool) – 1 tsp

Nizami Enhancers (for Royal Flavor):

• Dried Rose Petals – 1 tbsp

• Dried Kewra Leaves – ½ tbsp

• Kasuri Methi – 1 tsp (lightly roasted)

• Long Pepper (Pippali) – ½ tsp (optional)

🔪 Preparation Method

1. Dry roast all whole spices separately on low flame until aromatic.

2. Gently warm rose petals, kewra leaves, kasuri methi, and long pepper at the end; do not burn.

3. Cool all ingredients completely.

4. Grind into a fine, fragrant powder using a spice grinder.

5. Store in an airtight glass jar; stays fresh for 2–3 months.

💡 Usage

1. Add 2–3 tsp of this masala to marinated chicken along with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, and lemon juice before layering the biryani.

2. Sprinkle additional masala during the dum cooking process for that authentic Nizami aroma.

3. Can also be used in royal gravies, kormas, and kebabs for a rich, aromatic flavor.

📦 Storage Tips

• Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container.

• Avoid moisture to retain aroma and flavor.

• Lasts up to 2–3 months, maintaining its royal fragrance.