Japatri in English is mace (జాపత్రి). It is the lacy, red-orange covering that wraps the nutmeg seed – nutmeg itself is jajikaya. In Hindi mace is javitri, in Tamil jathipathri and in Kannada jaapatre. Dried, it turns orange-brown and breaks into flat, papery blades.
How japatri is used
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In the puja – one of the fragrant dravyas (sugandha dravyas) added to some homams and to the aromatic water used in the puja, as your purohit directs.
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In the kitchen – biryani, pulao, garam masala and sweets; a blade or two is enough for a pot.
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With jajikaya – mace is milder and more floral than nutmeg; many recipes use both.
Japatri vs jajikaya
|
Japatri (this) |
Jajikaya |
| English |
Mace |
Nutmeg |
| Hindi |
Javitri |
Jaiphal |
| What it is |
The lacy covering of the seed |
The seed itself |
| Flavour |
Delicate, floral |
Stronger, warmer |
Storing: keep japatri in a closed glass jar away from light; it holds its aroma for many months. Whole blades keep better than powder.
Questions families ask
What is japatri in English?
Mace. In Hindi it is javitri.
Is japatri the same as jajikaya?
No. Both come from the same fruit: jajikaya is the nutmeg seed, japatri is the lace (mace) around it.
What is the price of japatri?
The current price of each pack (50 g, 100 g, 150 g and 200 g) is shown above. A 50 g pack lasts most kitchens several months.
Goes well with
Jajikaya (nutmeg) · Yalakulu (cardamom) · Lavangalu (cloves) · Dalchina chekka (cinnamon)
Delivery: shipped across India, ₹100 flat delivery per order. Returns are accepted if an item arrives damaged, defective or wrong.
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