On Sat, 05 Nov 2016 17:43:07 -0600, U.S. Janet B. >
wrote:

> On Sat, 05 Nov 2016 15:45:53 -0700, sf > wrote:
>
> >On Sat, 05 Nov 2016 12:58:38 -0600, U.S. Janet B. >
> >wrote:
> >
> >> Cardamom pods, crushed, is that cardamom seeds or something else?
> >> http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/chi...d=synd_msnfood
> >> Janet US
> >
> >The seeds are inside the pods. Throw the shell part away. The
> >reality is - I'd substitute an appropriate amount of ground cardamom
> >(because that's what I have), and add it with the other ground spices.
>
> Well, I'm thinking it is a fou-fou instruction. You know, one that
> allows you to raise your pinkie finger when drinking tea.
>
It would have made sense if they started off with cumin and coriander
seeds, but they call for ground. I assume the seeds are supposed to
stay whole, but like I said - I have ground cardamom.


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