Does anybody use ajwain seeds?, and if so what for?
I have found a packet in my cupboard that are still in date, but cannot think why I bought them.
Very distinctive taste
and can be overpowering
I have somtimes put them in my lamb kebabs
but I'm still unsure if I like the taste :-\ :)
Essential if you make aloo tikki.
** Phil.
I use them a lot if I
Add them whole to samosa pastry dough I was taught by a Bengali lady. Very nice, something I always do.
They are also used in the IFFU base gravy which is very good.
A key ingredient in many a balti masala recipe. As chewy says.
Cheers, I will keep hold of them then, they may get used after all :)
Seem to recall a mix powder somewhere using them :o
Certainly in my samosa dough and have used them in base gravy too
Found it hidden away on my laptop, dont know where it came from though-
Mix Powder
1 DSP madras curry powder
2 DSP cumin powder
2 DSP haldi powder
1 DSP curry masala powder (Bazaar curry masala)
1 TSP garlic powder
3 Heaped TSP nutmeg powder
1 1 level TSP ajwain powder
Never made it
Anyone used nutmeg in a mix powder before?
Quote from: Madrasandy on January 25, 2016, 07:54 AM...Anyone used nutmeg in a mix powder before?
I used mace in the pork vindaloo paste at the weekend, but I usually reserve nutmeg for soups and carbonara.
Used mace & nutmeg in a 'luxurious' lamb chop tandoor marinade. To be honest - couldn't tell the difference from previous marinades without.