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Title: Ajwain Seeds
Post by: Madrasandy 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.

Title: Re: Ajwain Seeds
Post by: Micky Tikka 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  :-\  :)

Title: Re: Ajwain Seeds
Post by: Peripatetic Phil on January 24, 2016, 09:11 PM

Essential if you make aloo tikki.
** Phil.

Title: Re: Ajwain Seeds
Post by: chewytikka on January 24, 2016, 09:33 PM

I use them a lot if I

Title: Re: Ajwain Seeds
Post by: Invisible Mike 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.

Title: Re: Ajwain Seeds
Post by: Madrasandy 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

Title: Re: Ajwain Seeds
Post by: curryhell on January 25, 2016, 07:21 AM

Certainly in my samosa dough and have used them in base gravy too

Title: Re: Ajwain Seeds
Post by: Madrasandy 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?

Title: Re: Ajwain Seeds
Post by: Naga on January 25, 2016, 08:33 AM

Quote from: Madrasandy on January 25, 2016, 07:54 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.

Title: Re: Ajwain Seeds
Post by: Ghoulie 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.