Advieh-berenj

Advieh berenj, or simply advieh, is a spice mixture that is mainly used in rice dishes. It is a classic Persian spice mixture that has different compositions, such as the Indian garams and the Moroccan ras-el-hanouts.

This advieh berenj is a variation on the famous advieh of the high plains, to which pistachios and saffron are usually added. In what is considered the standard of classical Persian cuisine, The legendary cuisine of Persia Margaret Shaida gives the following classic recipe:

• green cardamom
• pistachios
• black pepper
• cinnamon
• saffron
• rose petals and
• some sugar

The use of rose petals has its origins in the northwest of the country and the Persian plateau. This advieh mixture gives rice dishes a characteristic smell when the advieh is sprinkled over the rice grains while the rice is steaming (!)

Smell and taste

Our advieh berenj follows the classic recipe, with the exception that a warm accent has been added in the form of nutmeg. Saffron and pistachios are missing - often already included in the recipe - but can of course be added to your own taste. The aromas of this advieh are at their best when it is added as described above while steaming the rice, and not, as is often suggested, used as a topping of steamed rice, as is done with a Japanese furikake, although that is of course possible.

Usage suggestions :

• during the preparation of rice:
• Persian rice (berenj) with crispy crust (tahdig)
• Persian pilav (polov)

Features:

• this advice contains: cinnamon, nutmeg, green cardamom, cumin, black pepper, lemon myrtle, turmeric and rose petals,
  
• contains no preservatives, sugar or salt,
• origin: classical Persian cuisine (Iran, Iraq)
  

Allergen information

• this advice has been carefully compiled in the United Kingdom
• the mixture may contain traces of celery, sesame seeds and mustard

Assortment

• available in glass and stand-up pouch (no test tubes)
  
• glass jar contains 60 grams
• stand-up pouches with a capacity of up to 30 to 250 grams
• larger quantities on request

Save:

• keep your advice in closed packaging
• preferably store in a dark, dry and cool place
• best before November 2025 (11-2025)
• this expiration date is an indication