"Pete C." > wrote in message
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> TammyM wrote:
>>
>> ... when a recipe calls for x number of green cardamom pods, is it
>> referring to the big pod, or the little "seeds" within?
>>
>> I know, I know, I feel really dumb, but dumber not to ask at all!
>>
>> TammyM <hanging head>
>
> It's referring to the big pods which you normally pop open for the
> little seeds. Having you count individual seeds would be a bit much and
> measuring them wouldn't be real good either since even 1/8 tsp might be
> too much in some cases since they are quite strong.

So, if the recipe calls for 12 green cardamom pods, slightly crushed, I'm
assuming you remove the husk of the pod?

Thanks for the answer, by the way!

TammyM