Description
- An exotic, fragrant spice from Vietnam. Known for it and wonderful aroma and delicate licorice-like flavor.
- Popularly used in Asian dishes, specially in 5-spice blend. Almost all of Chinese dishes use Star Anise for preparation.
- Star anise pairs brilliantly with tomatoes. Its licorice-like flavor actually bears a close resemblance to that of fennel and basil, tomato\'s classic companions.
- Nutrilin - Groceries for the changing world
Chakri Phool, botanically known as Pimpinella anisum L. or Illicium verum, is popularly known as star anise, Chinese star anise, or star aniseed. ... The star-shaped anise, which is known as Chakri Phool in Hindi are usually harvested before ripening, dried, preserved and then used as a spice