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SamMasale Star Anise (Chakra Phool) is a premium aromatic spice known for its sweet-licorice flavour and rich aroma. Perfect for biryani, garam masala, curries, desserts, tea, and herbal drinks. 100% natural, whole-bodied, and beautifully shaped stars.

2. What is Star Anise?

Star Anise (called Chakra Phool in Hindi) is a star-shaped spice used for its strong, sweet, and licorice-like flavour.
It is essential in biryani, garam masala, Chinese cooking, desserts, and herbal teas.

SamMasale provides clean, whole, unbroken star anise with rich aroma and premium quality.

3. Key Features 

  • Whole, unbroken star-shaped spice

  • Strong natural aroma

  • Sweet-licorice flavour

  • 100% pure & chemical-free

  • Enhances biryani & masala blends

  • Rich in essential oils

  • Perfect for Indian & Asian cooking

4. Ingredients

  • 100% Pure Star Anise (Chakra Phool)
    No additives, no colour, no polishing.

5. Taste & Aroma Profile

  • Sweet

  • Warm & spicy

  • Licorice-like flavour

  • Highly aromatic

  • Strong essential oil fragrance

6. Star Anise Uses 

Use SamMasale Star Anise in:

✔ Indian Cooking
  • Biryani

  • Pulao

  • Garam masala

  • Curry blends

  • Korma dishes

✔ Asian Cuisine
  • Soups

  • Broths

  • Chinese sauces

  • Vietnamese pho

✔ Beverages
  • Masala tea

  • Kadha

  • Herbal infusions

  • Coffee flavouring

✔ Pickles & Masalas
  • Star masala

  • Panch phoron (flavour variation)

7. What is Star Full? 

Star Full” refers to whole, complete star-shaped pieces of star anise.
SamMasale provides full, unbroken stars for premium quality and higher aroma release.

8. What is Star Spice / Star Masala?

  • Star Spice = Star Anise used in whole form

  • Star Masala = Ground powder of star anise used in spice mixes like garam masala, biryani masala, and chai masala

SamMasale Star Anise is ideal for both whole usage and grinding.

9. How to Use Star Anise 

  1. Add whole star anise while cooking biryani.

  2. Boil in tea or kadha for strong aroma.

  3. Use in curries for sweet-spicy notes.

  4. Grind into masalas for deeper flavour.

  5. Add in soups and broths for richness.

10. Health Benefits 

Star Anise may help with:

  • Digestion

  • Cold & cough relief

  • Immunity boosting

  • Reducing inflammation

  • Improving sleep

  • Detoxification

Rich in antioxidants & natural oils.

11. Why Choose SamMasale Star Anise?

✔ Whole unbroken stars
✔ Fresh, aromatic & premium-grade
✔ High essential oil content
✔ 100% pure & chemical-free
✔ Suitable for daily cooking, tea & masalas
✔ Hygienically packed

12. Buy Star Anise (Chakra Phool) Online

SamMasale offers premium star anise in:

  • 25g

  • 50g

  • 100g

  • 200g

Fast delivery across India.

13. Star Anise Price 

Star Anise price varies based on:

  • Grade

  • Size

  • Aroma

  • Purity

SamMasale provides the best quality at competitive prices.
Check updated price above.

14. Storage Instructions

  • Store in airtight jar

  • Keep cool & dry

  • Avoid sunlight

  • Use dry spoon

FAQs:-

1. What is Star Anise and why is it called Star Masala?

Star Anise is a fragrant spice shaped like an eight-pointed star, known for its sweet, licorice-like aroma.
It is often called Star Masala due to its aromatic oils and its essential role in spice blends and masala preparations.

2. What is Star Full in spices?

"Star Full" refers to the whole, intact star-shaped spice.
Whole Star Anise gives stronger aroma, richer flavor, and is preferred for premium cooking and slow-simmered recipes.

3. Does Star Anise taste like licorice?

Yes. It has a natural sweet, licorice-like flavor with warm undertones.
This makes it ideal for desserts, spice teas, and Asian cuisines.

4. Is Star Masala used in biryani?

Yes! Adding 1–2 whole stars during boiling rice or preparing biryani gravy gives a rich aroma and royal flavor, commonly found in restaurant-style biryanis.

5. Where can I buy premium Star Anise (Star Spice) online?

You can Buy Star Anise Online from SAM MASALE for pure, aromatic, premium-quality Star Masala delivered to your doorstep.

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