{"product_id":"laxmi-star-anise-seed-200-gm","title":"Laxmi Star Anise 200 Gm","description":"\u003cp\u003eLaxmi Star Anise 200g is a generous pack of whole dried star anise (chakra phool) — the beautiful, star-shaped dried spice from the Illicium verum tree with a powerful, sweet anise-licorice aroma used in biryani, garam masala, and as a distinctive component of South Asian and Chinese five-spice preparations. Available at Anoras Cash N Carry in Los Angeles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePure Laxmi Star Anise 200g Aromatic Chakra Phool for Biryani\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole dried star anise with powerful, sweet anise-licorice aromatic character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e200g generous pack — star anise is used by the piece, so this lasts well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential in biryani, garam masala, and Hyderabadi-style preparations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaxmi — House of Spices’ trusted brand for quality South Asian spice staples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd 1-2 whole stars to biryani dum preparations and rich meat curry bases for their distinctive anise-sweet warmth. Include in homemade garam masala and whole spice blends for biryani. Also an essential component of Chinese five-spice powder for Asian fusion preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs star anise the same as anise seed?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — they are different plants that produce similar anise flavor from the same compound (anethole). Star anise (Illicium verum) from China has a stronger, slightly different character than anise seed (Pimpinella anisum) from the Mediterranean. They are functionally similar but botanically distinct.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much star anise per biryani?\u003c\/strong\u003e One to two stars per family-size biryani is typically appropriate. Star anise is powerful — too much creates an overwhelmingly perfumed, medicinal character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs star anise related to fennel?\u003c\/strong\u003e All three — fennel, anise seed, and star anise — contain anethole as their primary aromatic compound, creating similar flavor characters despite being botanically unrelated plants from different families.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergen note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Packaged in a facility that may handle tree nuts and sesame. Check label for the most current information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Laxmi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49001913680099,"sku":"61911764","price":7.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2811\/6963\/files\/d_635-01.webp?v=1781786682","url":"https:\/\/anorascashncarry.com\/products\/laxmi-star-anise-seed-200-gm","provider":"ANORAS CASH N CARRY ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}