Dagad Phool, Stone Flower (Kalpasi)
Dagad Phool, Stone Flower (Kalpasi)
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Also known as ‘black stone flower‘, kalpasi is a species of edible lichen that grows on trees and rocks and is used as a spice in Indian cuisines.
- Dagad Phool is used to make Goda Masala, that is an important ingredient in Maharashtrian cuisine.
- It is also an essential ingredient in Maharashtrian Kala (Black) masala as well as Lucknawi Potli.
- Dagad Phool is also considered to be an essential ingredient in East Indian Bottle Masala, Malvani Masala and even North Indian Garam Masala.
- Dagad Phool is also widely used as a soup thickener.
- It is also widely used in making non-vegetarian preparations like Nalli Nihari and Biryani.
- Chettinad cuisine also makes use of this lichen to make marinades.
- Black Stone Flower not only adds flavor and aroma to food but also has various subtle medicinal values.
- Ayurveda and Siddha medicine has been recommending the Parmotrema Perlatum plant for centuries to treat specific ailments.
It occurs throughout the temperate Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
- Sold by 1 oz weight
