spice
Ground star anise
Chakra Phool
2.2 g1 teaspoon
7 g1 tablespoon
Ground spice bulk density ~2.2 g/tsp.
Instead of Ground star anise
Star aniseGrind the same weight freshly; exact flavour and aroma.
Ground aniseedUse 100–125% of the weight. Similar liquorice note but less sweet and less pungent.
Ground fennel seedUse about 150% of the weight. Milder and sweeter; good in curries but less assertive.
