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.
