Shan Punjabi Yakhni Pilau is a spice blend designed for making yakhni pilau -- a Punjabi rice dish where basmati rice is cooked in a richly flavoured meat stock (yakhni) infused with whole spices. This yakhni pilau masala cooks the rice directly in the spiced broth so every grain absorbs the deep, savoury flavour of the stock, unlike biryani which layers cooked meat and par-boiled rice.

Each Shan packet provides a pre-measured yakhni pilau spice mix with detailed instructions for making both the yakhni (stock) and the final pilau. Shan has been a household name in South Asian cooking for decades, known for capturing authentic regional recipes.

First, boil mutton or chicken on the bone with onion, ginger, garlic, and the whole spices to make a rich stock. Strain the stock, shred or reserve the meat, then cook soaked basmati rice in the spiced stock until every grain is tender and fragrant. Layer the meat back in and garnish with fried onions. Serve with raita and a simple salad for a comforting, elegant meal.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Unopened packets keep their full potency until the printed expiry date. Shan Punjabi Yakhni Pilau is available from Hills Harvest alongside other Pakistani spice mixes and bangladeshi spices -- halal grocery delivery across The Hills Shire, Blacktown, Parramatta, and Hawkesbury.