In message , Bob Hobden
writes

"Martin" wrote ...
"Ophelia" wrote:
"Kathy" wrote in message
...
I have a fair number of these. I know I can use them in cooking, but
don't
know how! Do I use them whole, or crushed? Do I remove the outer bit?
I
chewed on one today and found it very pleasant, with a hint of lemon.

In India they are put on the table in restaurants and the customers chew
them after the meal. I suppose they are meant to be breath fresheners.


In Indian restaurants in Europe too.

It's Fennel seeds not Coriander that you chew as a digestive and mouth
freshener after a meal in India/Indian Restaurants and normally some are
sugar coated. You can by them in any good Indian grocers. (says he who shops
in Southall for spices etc)

That's correct Bob - it is fennel. Although chewing coriander leaves
is lovely, I don't think I'd like to chew the seeds. You are lucky
shopping in Southall. My husband and a couple of friends often eat
there when they are in the area.
--
June Hughes