Stone Flower (Patthar Phool / Dagadful) Spice Supplier Jalaram Food Products

Stone Flower (Patthar Phool / Dagadful)

Strategic Insight: In the spice trade, this product is often called “Chhabila” in Gujarat or “Dagadful” generally. It is a dried lichen.

  • The Challenge: Since it grows on rocks and trees, the raw product often contains moss, wood bark, or small stones.
  • The Jalaram Value: You supply “Machine Cleaned” or “Hand-Graded” stock. Chefs hate cleaning this spice because it’s fragile. If you promise clean Dagadful, you win the customer immediately.
  • The Flavor: It has no smell when dry, but releases an incredible “Earthy/Musky” aroma when fried in oil. It is the secret behind the authentic taste of Biryani, Galouti Kebabs, and Goda Masala.
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Premium Stone Flower (Patthar Phool / Dagadful) – The Mystery Spice of Indian Cuisine

The Chef’s Secret Weapon Have you ever wondered why restaurant-style Biryani or authentic Galouti Kebabs have a unique, smoky flavor that is hard to replicate at home? The answer is often Stone Flower (known as Patthar Phool in Hindi, Dagadful in Marathi, and Chhabila in Gujarati). This dried lichen is a flavor enhancer that provides a rich, earthy depth to dishes. At Jalaram Food Products, we supply clean, high-grade Stone Flower to the HoReCa sector in Ahmedabad, helping you unlock authentic flavors in your menu.

What is Stone Flower? Unlike seeds or leaves, Dagadful is a lichen that grows on rocks and tree barks.

  • Appearance: It looks like dried, flaky petals—black/grey on top and whitish underneath. It is incredibly light in weight.
  • Flavor Profile: In its raw state, it has very little smell. However, when tempered in hot oil or ghee, it releases a strong, musky, and earthy aroma that fuses the other spices together.

The Cleanliness Challenge Because it grows in the wild, raw Stone Flower often comes mixed with wood shavings, moss, and actual small stones.

  • The Jalaram Promise: We understand that commercial kitchens don’t have time to clean spices. We supply Cleaned Chhabila. Our stock is processed to remove woody bits and dust, ensuring you get usable spice that is safe to grind or use whole.

Culinary Applications in HoReCa Our B2B clients in Gujarat rely on Jalaram Dagadful for:

  1. Biryani & Pulao: It is a critical component of the Potli Masala used to flavor the water for Hyderabadi and Lucknowi Biryanis.
  2. Maharashtrian & Konkani Cuisine: It is the key ingredient in Goda Masala and Kala Masala, giving these blends their signature black color and smoky taste.
  3. Chettinad Cuisine: Known as Kalpasi in the South, it is essential for authentic Chicken Chettinad.
  4. Meat Tenderizer: It is often used in marinades for Kababs (like Galouti) as it aids in tenderizing meat while adding flavor.

Handling & Storage

  • Fragile Nature: Stone Flower is brittle and breaks easily. We pack it carefully to maintain as many large pieces as possible.
  • Storage: Keep it in a dry, airtight container. Moisture can cause it to develop fungus quickly due to its porous nature.

Your One-Stop Sourcing Partner Finding niche spices like Dagadful can be difficult in the general market. Jalaram Food Products is your specialized partner. Along with Stone Flower, we supply other exotic spices like Star Anise (Badiya), Mace (Javitri), and Black Cardamom. Source your complete “Secret Spice” list from a single, reliable partner in Ahmedabad.

Conclusion Add the missing piece to your flavor puzzle. Choose the earthy, aromatic, and clean Jalaram Stone Flower (Dagadful).

Request a Quote Contact Jalaram Food Products today for wholesale inquiries on Patthar Phool/Chhabila in Ahmedabad.

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