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Buy Biryani Paste Online — Chicken, Lamb & Dum Biryani Cooking Paste Delivered Across Australia

Looking for biryani paste online in Australia? Biryani paste is the shortcut to restaurant-quality biryani without having to build the marinade from scratch — it contains all the essential spices, fried onion, and aromatics needed to produce deeply flavoured, authentic biryani every time. Velspices stocks biryani paste for chicken, lamb, and vegetable biryani, with fast delivery across Australia.

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What Is Biryani Paste and How Does It Work?

Biryani paste is a concentrated wet blend that serves as the marinade base for biryani meat. Unlike biryani masala powder (which you mix with other ingredients), biryani paste is already a complete marinade component — often including:

  • Fried onion (birista) — the caramelised sweetness that defines biryani
  • Ginger and garlic — the aromatic base
  • Biryani spices — cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, star anise
  • Chilli — for heat
  • Yoghurt components or acids — for tenderising

Simply mix biryani paste with yoghurt and the meat of your choice, marinate, and cook.

How to Use Biryani Paste for Dum Biryani

  1. Mix 2–3 tablespoons of biryani paste with 200ml yoghurt for 1kg of meat.
  2. Coat the meat thoroughly and marinate for 4–8 hours (overnight for best results).
  3. Cook marinated meat in a pot until half-done.
  4. Layer with partially cooked basmati rice.
  5. Seal the pot with dough or foil and cook on very low heat for 25–30 minutes (dum).
  6. Serve with raita and pickle

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is biryani paste made of?

Biryani paste is made from fried onion, ginger, garlic, biryani spices (cardamom, cloves, star anise), chilli, and sometimes yoghurt — all blended into a paste for easy use.

Can I use biryani paste without marinating?

For best results, always marinate with biryani paste for several hours. Quick use is possible but the flavour won't penetrate the meat as deeply.

What is the difference between biryani paste and biryani masala powder?

Biryani paste is a wet, ready-to-use marinade base. Biryani masala powder is a dry spice blend that you combine with wet ingredients. Paste is more convenient; powder gives more control.

Do you sell chicken biryani paste online in Australia?

Yes. Velspices stocks biryani paste suitable for chicken, lamb, and vegetable biryani, with delivery across all of Australia.

How much biryani paste per kg of meat?

Use 2–3 tablespoons of biryani paste per kg of meat, mixed with yoghurt.

Can biryani paste be used for vegetable biryani?

Yes. Biryani paste works well for vegetable biryani — mix with yoghurt and marinate the vegetables before cooking.

Is biryani paste gluten-free?

Most biryani pastes are naturally gluten-free. Check the specific product label.

What rice is best for biryani?

Long-grain aged basmati rice is the traditional choice. Velspices stocks basmati rice in our rice section.

How long should I marinate meat in biryani paste?

Minimum 2 hours; overnight is ideal. Longer marination produces a more deeply flavoured biryani.

Can biryani paste be used for grilling?

Yes. Biryani paste makes an excellent marinade for grilled or BBQ meats.