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Curry Chat => Lets Talk Curry => Topic started by: MickDundee on February 09, 2006, 06:52 PM

Title: what is your favourite spice to use?
Post by: MickDundee on February 09, 2006, 06:52 PM
I like green cardamom pods, but have to remember to take them out when it's cooked!
Title: Re: what is your favourite spice to use?
Post by: Mark J on February 09, 2006, 11:09 PM
I love green cardamom, if you split the pods and just use the seeds you dont have to worry about taking them out.

My favourite - Shahi Jeera (Royal Cumin or Black Cumin), very aromatic in pilau rice
Title: Re: what is your favourite spice to use?
Post by: sistermoon on February 10, 2006, 10:34 AM
Ground fenugreek seeds have to be a favourite of mine - I think its that spice that is the most closely associated with the aroma that can fill a whole house when a curry has been cooked.

Cumin I can sniff all day, straight from the jar - it's so warm and woody and everything!  And roasted, oooooh!! yum!
Title: Re: what is your favourite spice to use?
Post by: raygraham on February 10, 2006, 11:01 AM
Yep,

Green Cardamoms and both black Cumin and regular Cumin.

Ray
Title: Re: what is your favourite spice to use?
Post by: deckitout on February 10, 2006, 03:27 PM

I love the smell of Methi, fenugreek leaves, it's a great aroma

Phil
Title: Re: what is your favourite spice to use?
Post by: broon-loon on February 10, 2006, 03:42 PM
Quote from: sistermoon on February 10, 2006, 10:34 AM

Cumin I can sniff all day, straight from the jar - it's so warm and woody and everything! And roasted, oooooh!! yum!


Totally agree on the Cumin, smells kinda sexy if you ask me!? :P
Title: Re: what is your favourite spice to use?
Post by: sistermoon on February 10, 2006, 05:50 PM
Quote from: broon-loon on February 10, 2006, 03:42 PM
Quote from: sistermoon on February 10, 2006, 10:34 AM

Cumin I can sniff all day, straight from the jar - it's so warm and woody and everything! And roasted, oooooh!! yum!


Totally agree on the Cumin, smells kinda sexy if you ask me!? :P


um.............. didnt like to say!!!!!!!!!!     :-X
Title: Re: what is your favourite spice to use?
Post by: curryqueen on February 10, 2006, 07:38 PM
Ground cumin and dried fenugreek leaves are my favourite as they are the spices that are used in my fave curry which is Dupiaza, with fresh green chillies to give it a good punch!
Title: Re: what is your favourite spice to use?
Post by: Curry King on February 10, 2006, 07:38 PM
For me its the smell of fresh chilli sizzling away in oil and then adding garlic puree, not a spice as such but the aroma is lovely.
Title: Re: what is your favourite spice to use?
Post by: Ashes on February 13, 2006, 02:51 PM
Love the smell of coriander seeds being gently toasted in a frying pan, reminds me of popcorn
Title: Re: what is your favourite spice to use?
Post by: Fat Les (Banned for removing own posts!) on June 13, 2006, 03:01 PM
I like this question! :)

If I had to pick my three favourite spices (other than the obvious main ingredients), I would pick:


I think all three ingredients add significant flavour and aroma to a curry that are absoultely indispensible in an authentic BIR curry!  8)

Of course, also cardamom seeds, star anise....... :-\  ;)
Title: Re: what is your favourite spice to use?
Post by: merrybaker on June 13, 2006, 05:43 PM
Cumin, without a doubt!
Title: Re: what is your favourite spice to use?
Post by: Ashes on June 13, 2006, 07:12 PM
I see i already replied to this question with coriander seeds... Id like to add fresh coriander too.. love the stuff, cant believe some people think is tastes like washing up liquid  :-\
Title: Re: what is your favourite spice to use?
Post by: laynebritton on June 14, 2006, 02:38 PM
I love fresh Coriander so much I wouldn't even consider cooking a curry without it and of course birds Eye Chilli's these 2 ingredients completes any Curry dish for me hands down  :o

Layne   ;)