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Title: Celery Seeds???
Post by: King Prawn on January 24, 2007, 09:10 PM

Anyone got these?

I have been searching to do Andys curry recipes, but can't find them anywhere.

I tried Asda, then 4 small 'asian' shops and 4 'bangladeshi' shops and finally the 'Indian' cash and carry - but nobody seems to have them.  :(

KP(V)

Title: Re: Celery Seeds???
Post by: IanR on January 24, 2007, 11:30 PM

I got some today KP from a local health food shop for a whopping 26 pence !!
I even managed to track down the elusive fresh methi. Spice mix is made and I am ready to go. Just need a free evening to try out the madras.

Ian

Title: Re: Celery Seeds???
Post by: King Prawn on January 24, 2007, 11:43 PM

Thanks Ian - I'll have a look and see what I can find.

KP(V)

Title: Re: Celery Seeds???
Post by: Chilli Prawn on January 25, 2007, 10:57 AM

You can also try Garden Centres.

CP

Title: Re: Celery Seeds???
Post by: spicysarsy on January 25, 2007, 05:44 PM

Sutton Seeds {Online } sould supply them too.

Title: Re: Celery Seeds???
Post by: Chilli Prawn on January 26, 2007, 09:04 AM

I did mention this somewhere else, but if you are using Celery seeds it is better to use the wild celery variety.  You can grow it in a pot (not the open ground as it grows like a weed) and collect the seeds.  The leaves look like French/Italian Parsley and are great for cooking, maybe even for the base.  You may find it in the hedgerows (if you live in the country that is) ???.

CP

Title: Re: Celery Seeds???
Post by: King Prawn on January 26, 2007, 09:22 AM

Hey CP,

The countryside starts 20M from my front door, so I'll have a look!

Hopefully I will be able to grow this as I am looking to move to spain in the near future (hence the need to cook my own curries as there are virtually no Indian restaurants over there - major cities and the tourist coastal areas excepted).

Will be trying one of Andys dishes over the weekend.

Now off to practice fusing.... ??? :D

KP(V)

Title: Re: Celery Seeds???
Post by: Chilli Prawn on January 26, 2007, 09:42 AM

quote Hopefully I will be able to grow this as I am looking to move to spain in the near future (hence the need to cook my own curries as there are virtually no Indian restaurants over there - major cities and the tourist coastal areas excepted).

Hey KP, so am I but not the mainland.  Hopefully moving in 3 months.  If find any of my suppliers that are willing to ship overseas i will let you know.

Haste Luego y Adios
CP

Title: Re: Celery Seeds???
Post by: King Prawn on January 26, 2007, 03:37 PM

That would be very useful CP!

I am planning on a large plot of land where I can grow most of my own fruit,veg, herbs and spices.

My dream is to build a wood fired pizza oven and a tandoor. Then I will be close to heaven. Curry nights by the swimming pool on a warm and sultry evening...... I can smell it now!

KP(V)

Title: Re: Celery Seeds???
Post by: Chilli Prawn on January 26, 2007, 04:52 PM

Now conjouring up wonderful thoughts like that just make me more keen to go.  I might just buy a tandoor to take with me.

CP

Title: Re: Celery Seeds???
Post by: King Prawn on January 26, 2007, 07:56 PM

CP

Yes do get a tandoor before you go, even the commercial ones are difficult to find - even on the mainland (heard about someone who went there to open a restaurant a few years ago) - as for the islands.....well, it has to be flown or shipped in and that means extra cost! :(

Guess it will be the balerics or canary islands for you. Caneries are windy and well 'out there' (bit like the Spanish hebridees (sp?) - but the balerics have a reputation and I am sure curry houses where the demand is!

Anyway, I hope you have done your research and know what youare letting yourself in for! ;) :) :) :)

Cheers KP(V)