Ever found a mysterious black pod or ball in your biryani? Those 'black things' aren't a kitchen mistake—they're carefully chosen whole spices bursting with flavor. This article breaks down exactly what you’re fishing out of your rice (think black cardamom, cloves, peppercorns, and more) and whether you should eat or remove them. Get to know the real reasons they’re added and find easy tricks for identifying and dealing with them. You’ll never look at biryani the same way again.