On 23 Dec 2006 13:08:26 -0800, "Sheldon" > wrote:

>
>TammyM wrote:
>> "TheBubbo"wrote:
>> > I adore cardamom,
>>
>> Here's another one I'm considering:
>> Moghul Braised Chicken (Mughalai Korma)
>> serves 4
>>
>> 1.5 pounds skinned boneless chicken breast meat (I have thighs)
>> 3/4 cup light vegetable oil
>> 3 cups finely chpped onions
>> 1.5 T finely chopped fresh ginger root
>> 12 green cardamom pods, slightly crushed
>> 24 whole cloves (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
>> 4 bay leaves
>> 2 t ground coriander
>> 1/4-/12 t red pepper (sounds kinda wussy to me)
>> 1 cup plain yogurt
>> 2 t kosher salt
>> 1/2 cup heavy cream (I have half and half)
>
>That's not a food recipe, anything with 24 whole cloves is a formulary
>for drain cleaner... didja know that 24 whole cloves costs about as
>much as that teensy bit of chicken. let alone all those other
>ingredients... that recipe is a waste of ingredients, a waste of labor,
>a waste of energy, a waste of time.

I agree with you about the cloves, there's no way I'd put that whole
amount in there. Must be a typo. I'd also considerably up the ante
on the red pepper. It **is** a labor-intensive recipe, but I'm
willing to give it a go for the good of the order. As for waste of
(yadda yadda yadda), I'll letcha know ;~D

TammyM