Star anise (also called anistar) is a star-shaped spice with a warm sweet licorice-like aroma and flavor. It comes from the dried fruit of an evergreen tree and is prized for its intense fragrance which comes from the natural compound anethole.
In Indian cuisine star anise is used mainly in whole form to perfume rich slow-cooked dishes. It is a key aromatic in many biryanis pulaos and garam masala blends where it adds depth and a subtle sweetness that balances savory spices like clove cardamom and cinnamon. It is also simmered in meat curries kormas and some regional spice mixes lending a distinctive warming note that enhances both rice dishes and gravies.
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