Kalpasi is a fungus that is found in the form of all-spice mixtures. It adds a unique essence to food. Lucknow’s Potli Masala and Maharashtra's Goda Masala use Kalpasi.
Sandalwood powder
Sandalwood powder used to be a key ingredient in the original recipe of Galouti kebab from the Awadhi cuisine. It is also used to prepare sherbets and teas.
Dried rose petals
Rose petals are used as flavoring agents in tea or combined with a blend of other herbs for herbal teas. They are also used for their aroma in gulab jamun, ice creams, and kulfi.
White cardamom
Infused with a light flavor, white cardamom found a prominent place in royal dishes. White cardamoms are used when there's a very slight requirement of flavor.
Kapok buds
Kapok buds are extremely popular down south and are used to make bisi bele baath in Karnataka. The taste of kapok buds is somewhere between that of black pepper and mustard.