We made chicken biryani last night using Bombay Biryani Masala of Shan. It is my favorite for making biryani.
I pretty much follow the recipe on the pack. And while making layers at the end of rice and the chicken masala, I add a couple more layers of yogurt mixed with some cinnamon powder and garam masala and another layer on top of that of fried onions.
What this does is that, you get moist clumps of fried onions in your every bite. Delicious!
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Hi, Mallika,
I am not sure if you will get Shan Masalas in Mumbai. I think they are made in Pakistan, and mostly sold in US, UK etc and I saw them in Kashmir. I am sorry, I have no information on where to purchase them in Mumbai
Thanks for your question. Hey did you look at the recipe for making biryani, it is very very good and tastes almost like Bombay Biryani! It is made by my Rudaba aunty, and she is a professional at cooking!
Here is the link, http://www.lifensuch.com/excellent-chicken-biryani.htm
I understand it is way more lengthier than using Shan masalas, but it is soooooooooooo much better!
Well, thanks again for your comment.
Take care, stay well,
VV
January 5th, 2012
recently i visited to dubai from there i bring shan biryani masala,
can you help me where should i get that masala in mumbai or new mumbai area??
June 29th, 2012
I am sorry Irrfan, I do not know if they are available in India.
Sorry again, couldn’t be of help to you.
Take care.
July 15th, 2012
hi irfan u get it in crawford market
February 10th, 2013
Thanks Keith,
Wow, this is amazing, I can actually put a post to announce this good news!!
Crawford Market sells Shan masalas… it will be breaking news!
Thanks again!
p.s. Irfan… isnt this great?
February 10th, 2013
Hey guys,
Thanx a lot for finding a place in mumbai that sells shan masalas.
I had been looking for them for quite a while.
This is really going to change the way we cook…isnt it!
February 28th, 2013
Hello Geeta,
Yes you are right! Shan masalas do make our palate more interesting!
Thanks for your comment!
Take care.
February 28th, 2013
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