Stone Flower

Bliss of Earth Stone Flowers also called as Patthar ke Phool or Dagad Phool in hindi is one of the most unusual spices in the indian repertoire. it is a rare dried flower and a dominant spice in all Chettinad preparations. Also known as kalpasi, stone flower is a soft brownish and black coloured lichen that gives the signature black color to various cuisine. It has a strong earthy atom and a very dry, light fluffy texture and fell to it. It is widely use in chettinad cuisine and to some extent in Hyderabadi and Marathi cuisine.