{"product_id":"star-anise-badiyan-khatai","title":"Star Anise (Badiyan Khatai)","description":"\u003csection id=\"short-description\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShort Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection id=\"overview\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNutri 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection id=\"ingredients\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole dried star anise fruits (Illicium verum).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection id=\"taste-texture\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTaste \u0026amp; Texture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntensely 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection id=\"dietary-information\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDietary Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plant-based whole spice suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets. Intended for measured use as a flavouring, seasoning or cooking ingredient.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection id=\"allergens\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAllergens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked in a facility that also handles tree nuts, peanuts, seeds and sesame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection id=\"usage\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUsage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection id=\"key-highlights\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole dried star anise fruits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive natural star shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntensely aromatic flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweetly spiced and liquorice-like character\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleases flavour gradually during cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for tempering and simmering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful in rice dishes, curries and yakhni\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for tea, desserts and spice blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcentrated flavour requiring measured use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in a 25g pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection id=\"serving-ideas\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eServing Ideas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection id=\"warnings\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWarnings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection id=\"storage-information\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStorage Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection id=\"alternate-names\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAlternate Names\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBadiyan Khatai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBadian Khatai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStar Anise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole Star Anise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStar Anise Pods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChinese Star Anise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDried Star Anise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStar Anise Spice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStar-Shaped Anise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllicium Verum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBadiyan Ka Phool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBadian Ka Phool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSabut Badiyan Khatai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChakri Phool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnas Phal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eبادیان خطائی\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eبادیان کا پھول\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eثابت بادیان خطائی\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eستارہ نما بادیان\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eچکری پھول\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Nutri","offers":[{"title":"25g \/ Pack","offer_id":52629280883000,"sku":"5382","price":60.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/5645\/6760\/files\/BADIANKHATAI.png?v=1784551486","url":"https:\/\/www.nutrifoods.pk\/products\/star-anise-badiyan-khatai","provider":"Nutri Foods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}