Topic: Ajwain Seeds

[Madrasandy]

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.

[Micky Tikka]

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   

[Peripatetic Phil]

Essential if you make aloo tikki.
** Phil.

[chewytikka]

I use them a lot if I

[Invisible Mike]

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.

[Madrasandy]

Cheers, I will keep hold of them then, they may get used after all 

Seem to recall a mix powder somewhere using them 

[curryhell]

Certainly in my samosa dough and have used them in base gravy too

[Madrasandy]

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?

[Naga]

...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.

[Ghoulie]

Used mace & nutmeg in a 'luxurious' lamb chop tandoor marinade.  To be honest - couldn't tell the difference from previous marinades without.