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Offline Madrasandy

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Ajwain Seeds
« on: January 24, 2016, 08:34 PM »
Does anybody use ajwain seeds?, and if so what for?
I have found a packet in my cupboard that are still in date, but cannot think why I bought them.

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Re: Ajwain Seeds
« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2016, 09:00 PM »
Very distinctive taste
and can be overpowering

I have somtimes put them in my lamb kebabs
but I'm still unsure if I like the taste  :-\  :)


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Re: Ajwain Seeds
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2016, 09:11 PM »
Essential if you make aloo tikki.
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Re: Ajwain Seeds
« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2016, 09:33 PM »
I use them a lot if I


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Re: Ajwain Seeds
« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2016, 02:28 AM »
Add them whole to samosa pastry dough I was taught by a Bengali lady. Very nice, something I always do.

They are also used in the IFFU base gravy which is very good.

A key ingredient in many a balti masala recipe. As chewy says.

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Re: Ajwain Seeds
« Reply #5 on: January 25, 2016, 07:04 AM »
Cheers, I will keep hold of them then, they may get used after all  :)

Seem to recall a mix powder somewhere using them  :o

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Re: Ajwain Seeds
« Reply #6 on: January 25, 2016, 07:21 AM »
Certainly in my samosa dough and have used them in base gravy too


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Re: Ajwain Seeds
« Reply #7 on: January 25, 2016, 07:54 AM »
Found it hidden away on my laptop, dont know where it came from though-

Mix Powder

1 DSP madras curry powder
2 DSP cumin powder
2 DSP haldi powder
1 DSP curry masala powder (Bazaar curry masala)
1 TSP garlic powder
3 Heaped TSP nutmeg powder
1 1 level TSP ajwain powder

Never made it

Anyone used nutmeg in a mix powder before?

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Re: Ajwain Seeds
« Reply #8 on: January 25, 2016, 08:33 AM »
...Anyone used nutmeg in a mix powder before?

I used mace in the pork vindaloo paste at the weekend, but I usually reserve nutmeg for soups and carbonara.

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Re: Ajwain Seeds
« Reply #9 on: February 27, 2017, 11:02 AM »
Used mace & nutmeg in a 'luxurious' lamb chop tandoor marinade.  To be honest - couldn't tell the difference from previous marinades without.



 

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