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Nutri

Star Anise (Badiyan Khatai)

Badiyan Khataiبادیان خطائی

Rs.60.00 PKR
Rs.60.00 PKR
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Whole star anise with an intensely aromatic, sweetly spiced flavour and distinctive liquorice-like character. A versatile traditional spice for biryani, pulao, curries, yakhni, tea, desserts and aromatic spice blends.
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  • Orders confirmed on working days are dispatched the same day

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Overview

Nutri Badiyan Khatai consists of dried, star-shaped fruits valued for their strong fragrance and distinctive sweet-spice character. Each whole pod gradually releases warm, liquorice-like and gently woody notes during cooking, allowing a small quantity to add noticeable aromatic depth. Use Badiyan Khatai in biryani, pulao, qorma, curries, yakhni, chai, kehwa and selected desserts. It can be tempered briefly in oil or ghee, simmered in cooking liquids, or lightly broken before use when a quicker and stronger flavour release is preferred.

Ingredients

Whole dried star anise fruits (Illicium verum).

Taste & Texture

Intensely aromatic and sweetly spiced with pronounced anise-like, liquorice-like and gently woody notes. The dried fruits have a firm, brittle and star-shaped structure that softens slightly during cooking but generally remains woody and noticeable.

Dietary Information

A plant-based whole spice suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets. Intended for measured use as a flavouring, seasoning or cooking ingredient.

Allergens

Packed in a facility that also handles tree nuts, peanuts, seeds and sesame.

Usage

Add Nutri Badiyan Khatai gradually according to the selected recipe, as its aroma and flavour are naturally concentrated. Use the fruits whole or lightly break them when a faster and more pronounced flavour release is required. Temper briefly in warm oil or ghee before adding the remaining ingredients, or simmer directly in water, milk, stock, tea, gravy or rice preparations. Remove the firm star-shaped pieces before serving where appropriate.

Serving Ideas

Use Badiyan Khatai to prepare chicken biryani, mutton pulao, beef yakhni, qorma, nihari-style gravies and slow-cooked curries. Combine it with cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and black pepper in aromatic whole-spice mixtures. Simmer a small piece in masala chai, kehwa, warm milk or fruit-based drinks. Use a measured quantity in rice pudding, poached fruit, syrups, custards and other desserts requiring a warm, sweetly spiced aroma.

Key Highlights
  • Whole dried star anise fruits
  • Distinctive natural star shape
  • Intensely aromatic flavour
  • Sweetly spiced and liquorice-like character
  • Releases flavour gradually during cooking
  • Suitable for tempering and simmering
  • Useful in rice dishes, curries and yakhni
  • Suitable for tea, desserts and spice blends
  • Concentrated flavour requiring measured use
  • Available in a 25g pack

Warnings

Use in measured quantities according to the selected recipe, as Badiyan Khatai provides a strong and concentrated flavour. The whole fruits remain firm and woody after cooking and are not intended to be eaten whole. Remove them before serving where appropriate or set them aside while eating. Check the pack for batch-specific ingredient, allergen and preparation information.

Storage Information

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture. Reseal the pack tightly immediately after opening or transfer the Badiyan Khatai to a clean, dry and airtight spice container. Keep away from steam and use a clean, dry utensil when handling to help preserve its distinctive shape, concentrated aroma and sweetly spiced flavour.

Alternate Names
  • Badiyan Khatai
  • Badian Khatai
  • Star Anise
  • Whole Star Anise
  • Star Anise Pods
  • Chinese Star Anise
  • Dried Star Anise
  • Star Anise Spice
  • Star-Shaped Anise
  • Illicium Verum
  • Badiyan Ka Phool
  • Badian Ka Phool
  • Sabut Badiyan Khatai
  • Chakri Phool
  • Anas Phal
  • بادیان خطائی
  • بادیان کا پھول
  • ثابت بادیان خطائی
  • ستارہ نما بادیان
  • چکری پھول