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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.

TIA

--
Kathy
A person who doesn't like cats must have been a mouse in a previous life.

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"Kathy" wrote in message
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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.

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"Martin" wrote in message
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On Tue, 1 Sep 2009 08:13:56 +0100, "Ophelia"
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"Kathy" wrote in message
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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.

Ahh ok. I didn't know! I don't like Indian food and so don't use Indian
Restaurants. When I lived in India, I sometimes didn't have a bloomin'
choice:(

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"Martin" wrote in message
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On Tue, 1 Sep 2009 08:13:56 +0100, "Ophelia"
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"Kathy" wrote in message
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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.

Ahh ok. I didn't know! I don't like Indian food and so don't use Indian
Restaurants. When I lived in India, I sometimes didn't have a bloomin'
choice:(



Was that in the days of the Raj?

mark

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"Martin" wrote in message
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On Tue, 1 Sep 2009 08:13:56 +0100, "Ophelia"
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"Kathy" wrote in message
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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.

Ahh ok. I didn't know! I don't like Indian food and so don't use Indian
Restaurants. When I lived in India, I sometimes didn't have a bloomin'
choice:(



Was that in the days of the Raj?

No:)

Well both are possible. When used whole, it tends to be when you intend to remove them later, like if you were to use whole lumps of cinnamon bark. It is mainly used in powdered form. If you just crush them, then you get tough bits that can feel unpleasant in the mouth. Freshly powdered coriander seeds are much more fragrant that if left for any time. You can powder it with a pepper mill, though as it tends to be used by the dessert spoon full some powered appliance is less boring.

It is a common component of curry powder.

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"Martin" wrote ...
"Ophelia" wrote:
"Kathy" wrote in message
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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)

--
Regards
Bob Hobden
just W. of London

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"Martin" wrote ...
"Ophelia" wrote:
"Kathy" wrote in message
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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)

Ahh! I didn't try them so I only accepted what I was told:) Thanks, Bob.

Apologies to Kathy!

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In message , Bob Hobden
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"Martin" wrote ...
"Ophelia" wrote:
"Kathy" wrote in message
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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

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"Martin" wrote in message
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"Martin" wrote ...
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"Kathy" wrote in message
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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)

Ahh! I didn't try them so I only accepted what I was told:) Thanks, Bob.

Apologies to Kathy!

You get a mix, in Dutch Indian restaurants, which includes coriander and
cumin
seeds. Cumin seeds are also used in Leidse Kaas.

Glory be! I don't eat spicy stuff so I don't know about such all that:)

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"Kathy" wrote in message
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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.

Ahh ok. I didn't know! I don't like Indian food and so don't use Indian
Restaurants. When I lived in India, I sometimes didn't have a bloomin'
choice:(

McDs or starve :o)

Nahh we had a good cook, so not too many meals out:)

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"Kathy" wrote in message
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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.

Ahh ok. I didn't know! I don't like Indian food and so don't use
Indian
Restaurants. When I lived in India, I sometimes didn't have a bloomin'
choice:(

McDs or starve :o)

Nahh we had a good cook, so not too many meals out:)

Bangalore bangers and mash :o)

Not exactly:)

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"Kathy" wrote in message
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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.

Ahh ok. I didn't know! I don't like Indian food and so don't use
Indian
Restaurants. When I lived in India, I sometimes didn't have a
bloomin'
choice:(

McDs or starve :o)

Nahh we had a good cook, so not too many meals out:)

Bangalore bangers and mash :o)

Not exactly:)


Bangalore cream crackers?

lol nooooooooooo. He used to cook north African food which was very nice:)

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Couscous?

I don't remember that, but he did make lovely food that was not heavily
spiced.

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"Martin" wrote ...
"Ophelia" wrote:
"Kathy" wrote in message
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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)

Ahh! I didn't try them so I only accepted what I was told:) Thanks, Bob.

Apologies to Kathy!
No need to apologise, but could someone *please* answer my question on how
to prepare the seeds? I'm getting nowhere on my own!

--
Kathy
A person who doesn't like cats must have been a mouse in a previous life.

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Kathy wrote:
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No need to apologise, but could someone *please* answer my question on how
to prepare the seeds? I'm getting nowhere on my own!


OK, pity had. :)

The seeds still green are terrific added to soups, stews, etc, whole.

You can use the dried mature seeds ground in any sort of Asian sauce.
Whole cracked, use with honey for a glaze for poultry, this is a
classic French roast chicken recipe. Can use for steak instead of
cracked pepper, too.

Just go for it, they're very versatile. Also freeze well, no
special prep necessary.

Can be nice in dessert biscuits too, add well ground with rum
to sugar biscuits, very nice.

HTH

-E

Let the seeds dry , like peppercorns. To make a tasty greek dish , pan fry pork fillet in butter & oil . Put at least a tablespoon per person of coriander seeds into a plastic bag and gently break them / crush them by rolling a rolling pin over the bag. Add the broken seeds to the pan . When the meat is cooked , serve it with salad, squeeze lemon juice and maybe a spoon of greek yoghurt. Afelia is the name of the dish.

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Kathy;863311 Wrote:
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.

TIA

--
Kathy
A person who doesn't like cats must have been a mouse in a previous
life. Let the seeds dry , like peppercorns. To make a tasty greek dish ,
pan
fry pork fillet in butter & oil . Put at least a tablespoon per person
of coriander seeds into a plastic bag and gently break them / crush
them by rolling a rolling pin over the bag. Add the broken seeds to the
pan . When the meat is cooked , serve it with salad, squeeze lemon juice
and maybe a spoon of greek yoghurt. Afelia is the name of the dish.

Thank you French-laurie and Enrey. I have also now found out that they
should be stored in an opaque, air-tight glass container, and that washing
before use apparently increases the aromatic quality.

--
Kathy
A person who doesn't like cats must have been a mouse in a previous life.

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"French-laurie" wrote in message
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Kathy;863311 Wrote:
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.

TIA

--
Kathy
A person who doesn't like cats must have been a mouse in a previous
life. Let the seeds dry , like peppercorns. To make a tasty greek dish
,
pan
fry pork fillet in butter & oil . Put at least a tablespoon per person
of coriander seeds into a plastic bag and gently break them / crush
them by rolling a rolling pin over the bag. Add the broken seeds to the
pan . When the meat is cooked , serve it with salad, squeeze lemon juice
and maybe a spoon of greek yoghurt. Afelia is the name of the dish.

Thank you French-laurie and Enrey. I have also now found out that they
should be stored in an opaque, air-tight glass container, and that washing
before use apparently increases the aromatic quality.

Washing the seeds, fragrant one? :o)

Both, cheeky :-}

I work in a shop - I wish a few more people would wash :-{

--
Kathy
A person who doesn't like cats must have been a mouse in a previous life.

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Kathy wrote:

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No need to apologise, but could someone *please* answer my question on
how to prepare the seeds? I'm getting nowhere on my own!

--
Kathy

Dried they're good in dressings, I leave them whole, and crushed they are
also good when making your own favorite dressings over your greens. As
you say, they are just tasty to munch on and keep dried for years and
years.
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