Whole Mace (Javitri) — جاوتری

Description

Whole Mace / Javitri (جاوتری)

Mace is the dried, lace-like covering around the seed of Myristica fragrans, the same tree that produces nutmeg. Common names include Mace, Mace Blades, Javitri, Jawatri and Jawantri. Its fragrant flavour works well in savoury dishes and spice blends.

Cooking uses

Add a small piece to biryani, pulao, qorma, soups or garam masala. Remove whole pieces before serving where appropriate, or grind a small amount with other spices. Use sparingly as a cooking spice.

Benefits in cooking

Mace adds aroma to rice dishes and spice blends in small amounts. Whole blades can be ground as needed. This product is sold as a cooking spice, with no claim to cure disease.

Related ingredients

Explore Whole Nutmeg (Jaifal), the seed spice from the same tree, and Coriander Seeds for homemade masala blends.

Sources and further reading

• Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: Myristica fragrans — botanical identity and names
• Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: nutmeg and mace as spices

Storage

Keep in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture. Grind small quantities as needed to preserve aroma.

Order from Awaisia Pansar in Faisalabad, with delivery across Pakistan. Browse our Spices collection.