"TheBubbo" > wrote in message
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> On Dec 22, 6:43 pm, "TammyM" > wrote:
>> "Pete C." > wrote in
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>> > TammyM wrote:
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>> >> ... 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!
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>> >> TammyM <hanging head>
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>> > 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
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> just put the pod on the counter and lightly smush with your hand til
> they crack open a bit, that's all. Make sure you fish them out of
> whatever you're making before you serve it.
>
> I adore cardamom, it's almost an addiction. Anyone who served me
> something made with 12 cardamom pods would get me for the whole evening.

One of the recipes I'm looking at, "Royal Chicken in Silky White Almond
Sauce," calls for 4 teaspoons green cardamom pods (about 50 pods)! Now I'm
quite certain she's referring to the internal "seeds" in this one! Holy blow
my head off, Batman!

TammyM