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

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Kathy
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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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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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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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"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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"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)

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Bob Hobden
just W. of London

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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!

In message , Bob Hobden
writes

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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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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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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 )

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 )

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

Bangalore bangers and mash )

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 )

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

Bangalore bangers and mash )

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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"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.