Nitra Jawantri (Mace)
Shop Pantry EssentialsSize: 50 g
About this item
The delicate outer covering of nutmeg. Nitra Jawantri, known in English as mace, is the lacy outer covering of the nutmeg seed.
Why cooks choose it
Mace is subtler than nutmeg, with a floral, warming aroma. A small blade perfumes Mughlai and Awadhi biryani and rich, creamy gravies, and a pinch of ground jawantri gives kheer and festive sweets a refined fragrance.
What to cook with it
- Mace-infused vegetable biryani
- Warm spiced rice pudding with mace
- Shahi paneer gravies
- Festive sweets
How to use
Add one small blade to hot ghee with other whole spices, or grind a little with cardamom to sprinkle over biryani layers and desserts. It is potent, so use sparingly.
Pack sizes
Available in a 50 g pack.
Storage
Keep in a small airtight container away from light.
Try it in our Mace-Infused Vegetable Biryani recipe, or browse the full pantry essentials range. Order it on WhatsApp for delivery in the UAE.