Star Anise

Star Anise

Tamil: அன்னாசிப் பூ (Annasi Poo) | Telugu: అనాసపువ్వు (Anasa Puvvu) | Malayalam: തക്കോലം (Thakkolam) | Kannada: ಅನಾನಸ್ ಹೂವು (Ananas Hoovu) | Hindi: चक्र फूल (Chakra Phool)

Star Anise This fragrant spice features star-shaped pods and a sweet, licorice-like aroma. Extracted from the fruit of the Illicium verum plant and popular in Asian, Middle Eastern, and world cuisines for its taste profile as well as its visual appearance. Its signature shape and sweet, warm & slightly spicy flavor has earned it a prime spot on both the savory and sweet side of cooking.

Why Choose Star Anise?

Naturally Aromatic & Flavorful: Cloves are delicious and comforting with a warm, sweet flavor. The spice you may recognize from Indian cooking or as a topping on baked hams Ohhh Star Anise I tell ya this has the sweetest warm DeVine taste slightly spicy yet with anise/fennel/licorice notes… all together here we have the Christmas spices amplified! The spice can add a flavorful twist to soups, curries, beverages and sweets.

Rich in Traditional Culinary Use: Commonly used in spice blend such as Chinese five-spice powder and garam masala, Star Anise is a hit in Indian, Chinese, Vietnamese and Malaysian kitchens.

Plant-Based & Versatile: Star Anise is a spice that is vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free by nature as it comes from plants.

Enhances Culinary Creativity: Star Anise finds its way in dishes from rich stews to fragrant biryanis, it imparts depth and warmth to the dishes ritual. It also blends very nicely with drinks such as herbal teas, mulled wine and spiced coffee.

Culinary Uses of Star Anise

• Whole Star Anise to be added as a spice while cooking rice in Biryani & Pulao for aroma and taste.
• Star Anise to be Put in Oil before Tempering for Curries & Gravies.
• Soups & Broths — Adds a hint of sweetness to Asian soups like pho
• Desserts: Add a little balsamic to custards, poached fruits or cookies.
• Tea & Infusions – Brew Star Anise with cinnamon, cardamom and ginger for nutritionally warming.

Storage Tips

Store in a cool, dark place in an airtight container. Whole pods keep flavors for months, ground star anise should be consumed quicker to prevent the aroma from being slightly lost.

A Dash of Tradition and Elegance

Star Anise: Moving Beyond The Seasoning and Towards Culture & Cuisine With its exotic appearance and smells, saffron does more than only adding flavors; it also magnifies the look of a dish. If you are making any old country gravy dish or trying your luck with modish fusion varieties, Star Anise is one of the vital ingredients to be a part of your spice shelf

Note:

This product is a natural food grain and not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please consult a nutritionist for personalized dietary advice.