Pathar Phool (Stone Flower)

Name: Pathar Phool (Stone Flower)
Brand: Raj Dry Fruit
SKU: RJDSP09
Price: 90.00 INR
Availability: InStock

Pathar Phool (Stone Flower) by Raj Dry Fruit offers premium, hand-cleaned dried lichen with a delicately earthy aroma and smoky character—perfect for biryani, nihari, Chettinad curries, and traditional masalas. Used for centuries in Indian cuisine, this rare spice imparts distinctive flavor, texture, and ayurvedic legacy.

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Pathar Phool (Stone Flower)

Everything on the packet, and the questions people ask before they buy from the Spices shelf.

About this product

Product Overview: Ancient Alkaline, Heritage Care

Pathar Phool (Stone Flower or पत्थर फूल) is a unique natural lichen harvested from forest stones and bark, valued for its velvety feel, mild flavor, and smoky-earthy undertones. Its subtle, alkaline taste blooms when sautéed in ghee or oil, becoming an essential note in regional specialties, Mughlai, and South Indian cuisine. Revered for both culinary magic and historical wellness value, it connects ancient ayurveda with today’s gourmet kitchen.

Culinary Applications

Signature masalas: Key ingredient in goda masala, Chettinad masala, and biryani masala—best bloomed in hot oil for depth.
Curries & stews: Adds body and aroma to nihari, korma, Rogan Josh, Marathi, Hyderabadi, and Chettinad classics.
Mushroom substitute: Its texture and flavor suit mushroom-inspired gravies and vegetarian stews.
Heritage blends: Often found in traditional recipes passed down through generations for authentic regional flair.

Health Benefits & Nutritional Details

Traditionally recognized for mild alkaline benefits in balancing acidic foods.
Naturally vegan, gluten-free, and used in heritage kitchens for its taste and aroma.

Product details

Category	Spices
Ingredients	100% Pathar Phool (Stone Flower). Nothing added.
Storage	Cool, dry place. Reseal after opening.
Packed by	Raj Dry Fruit, Salumbar, Rajasthan

How to use and store

Eat as they are, soaked overnight, or lightly roasted. They go into breakfast bowls, mithai, pulao and a child's tiffin equally well. Keep the packet closed in a cool, dry place — no fridge needed, and no need to finish it in a hurry.

Questions people ask

How long does it stay fresh?: Six months from packing, kept closed in a cool, dry place. Once opened, reseal the packet or move it to an airtight jar — no fridge needed.
How much should I have in a day?: A small handful — about 30 g — is the amount most dietitians suggest. Soaked overnight for almonds and figs, as they are for everything else.
When will it reach me?: We pack and dispatch within three working days of an order. Most of India then receives it in another three to six days; the timeline above shows the dates for your pincode. You can cancel any time before it is dispatched.
What if the packet arrives damaged?: Message us within 48 hours with a photo and we replace it — no forms, no argument.

Shipping and returns

Free delivery to every pincode we reach. We pack and dispatch within three working days of an order, and most of India receives it three to six days after that. You can cancel any time before it is dispatched. If a packet arrives damaged or is not what you ordered, message us within 48 hours with a photo and we replace it — no forms, no argument.

The same way since 1999

How this packet reaches you

Brought in from where it grows Badam from Californian and mamra lots, khajur from Iran, anjeer from Afghanistan, akhrot from Kashmir — imported lot by lot, in season, and opened here rather than bought ready-packed.
Graded at our own table Every lot is opened and sorted before it goes into a bin. Broken pieces, undersized kernels and anything that has travelled badly come out at this step, not after you have paid for them.
Weighed to your order Nothing sits pre-packed on a shelf waiting for a buyer. Your weight is put on the scale after you order it, which is why the packet you open smells like the bin it came from.
Sealed and sent Air-tight, boxed, and handed to the courier within three working days of your order — and cancellable right up until it goes. Free to every pincode we reach, with no minimum on the bill.