Yakhni Spice Stock

The spice mixture is the Indian equivalent of bouquet garni and the stock is used in pilaus and birianis..

Ingredients:

• 2 bay leaves
• 5 cardamom pods
• cinnamon stick 2” (50 mm)
5 cloves, whole
• 2 tsp. coriander seeds, whole
• 2 tsp. fennel seeds
• 3 garlic cloves, bruised
• ginger, whole 2” (50 mm)
1 onion, whole
• 1 tsp. peppercorns

Preparation:

Make lamb or chicken stock with the above spice mixture, using 1 lb (.5 kg) meat on the bone and 2 litres of water.