Topic: Dont Dry Roast Spices

[DalPuri]

http://www.azeliaskitchen.net/blog/dont-dry-roast-spices/

http://www.mamtaskitchen.com/board/showthread.php?thread_id=25426

[JerryM]

not got the inclination to read into this one.

tgad2007 link for anyone who does want to give it a try - http://www.curry-recipes.co.uk/curry/index.php?topic=2203.msg33181#msg33181


it really does work for me. i use the powder in base and in pilau rice.

i'm no expert on the subject though and wether you could grind the whole spice up without roasting is an option and something i've not tried. i guess a side by side or some form of comparison would be needed.

often trying things out is the best option - if it works for you then great, if not ..

[bamble1976]

Hi

I think i have mentioned before that i have previously done a side by side comparison, roasting cumin and coriander seeds vs not then grinding them. didnt notice a difference so dont bother now. not compared with other spices.

Barry

[emin-j]

Was chatting to a t/a owner last night regarding roasting whole spices and I did mention I had read it wasn't necessary to roast but he said some softer varieties of whole spice would be OK but the harder ones would be very difficult to grind without roasting as this makes them brittle and easy to grind.