TheBubbo wrote:
>
> On Dec 22, 6:43 pm, "TammyM" > wrote:
> > "Pete C." > wrote in ...
> >
> > > 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
>
> 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.

I've got a leg of lamb in the fridge marinating in a yogurt based
marinade loaded with cardamom and a bunch of other spices. When will you
be over?

Pete C.