Laxmi Kalpasi (Black Stone Flower/ Dagad Phool) 50g

Laxmi Kalpasi (Black Stone Flower) 50g

Build earthy depth into biryani and curries with Laxmi Kalpasi (Black Stone Flower) 50g. Kalpasi is an edible lichen used as a spice in Indian cooking, rather than a botanical flower. Also known as dagad phool, it develops its distinctive aroma during cooking, particularly when warmed with oil or ghee.

Benefits for Flavourful Cooking

Laxmi Kalpasi (Black Stone Flower) 50g is useful when a recipe calls for the characteristic aroma of kalpasi. Use it sparingly as part of a balanced spice mixture, allowing its earthy flavour to complement rather than overwhelm the other ingredients.

• Distinctive aroma: Adds earthy depth when cooked with other spices.
• Traditional recipe uses: A choice for biryani, selected Chettinad curries and regional masala blends that call for kalpasi.
• Versatile format: Use small pieces in cooking or incorporate into a ground spice blend according to your recipe.
• 50g pack: Measure out small quantities as needed and keep the remainder dry.

Ingredients and Composition

The named ingredient in Laxmi Kalpasi (Black Stone Flower) 50g is kalpasi, or black stone flower. Culinary references identify black stone flower as a lichen, commonly associated with Parmotrema perlatum; the precise species and complete ingredient declaration for this pack have not been verified. Refer to its label for ingredients, allergen and cross-contact information. No organic, vegan or gluten-free certification is claimed here.

How to Use

• Biryani: Add the small amount specified by your recipe with the whole spices while warming the oil or ghee, then continue with the remaining ingredients.
• Chettinad curries: Include in a recipe that calls for kalpasi, cooking it with the other spices to develop its aroma.
• Masala blends: If your recipe specifies roasting and grinding, warm gently with the other whole spices, allow to cool and grind as directed.

Check the pieces before use and remove any visible foreign matter. Start with a small pinch if adapting a recipe, rather than adding a large handful. Use controlled heat and avoid burning the spice. This is a cooking ingredient, not a tea spice or a substitute for star anise.

Storage and Pack Information

Keep Laxmi Kalpasi (Black Stone Flower) 50g in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry cupboard, away from sunlight, steam and strong odours. Use clean, dry utensils and follow the packaging's best-before date and storage directions. Refer to the supplied pack for manufacturer, importer and country-of-origin details.