Who would ever hate Briyani in India? Biryani is the most loved recipe and food almost everywhere around the world. The richness of the flavor and the wholesomeness of the dish make Biryani very popular. There is no particular time or day when one cannot enjoy this hearty meal. Mace is widely used to induce its strong flavor in the Briyani recipe. Many spice lovers in India are enamored and fascinated with lip-burning, tear-inducing spicy curries to enhance their taste buds. And that’s where mace shows its magic.

Mace and nutmeg are related and come from the same family. The nutmeg tree is the only plant that provides us with two different spices. As the name implies, nutmegs are the seeds of the tree, whereas mace is the protective coating that surrounds the seeds. In comparison to nutmeg, Dried mace’s whole spice flavor and aroma are sharper and less sweet. It also carries subtle notes of black pepper, pine, and a citrusy taste reminiscent of coriander.