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The discussion reveals a variety of favorite spices among participants, with green cardamom, cumin, fenugreek, and coriander being frequently mentioned. Many contributors appreciate the aromas these spices bring to curry dishes, with specific mentions of their uses in recipes. Overall, there is a consensus that cumin and coriander, both fresh and dried, are particularly beloved for their flavor and aroma in curry cooking.

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Offline MickDundee

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what is your favourite spice to use?
« on: February 09, 2006, 06:52 PM »
I like green cardamom pods, but have to remember to take them out when it's cooked!
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Offline Mark J

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Re: what is your favourite spice to use?
« Reply #1 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
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Offline sistermoon

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Re: what is your favourite spice to use?
« Reply #2 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!
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Offline raygraham

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Re: what is your favourite spice to use?
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2006, 11:01 AM »
Yep,

Green Cardamoms and both black Cumin and regular Cumin.

Ray
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Offline deckitout

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Re: what is your favourite spice to use?
« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2006, 03:27 PM »

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

Phil
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Offline broon-loon

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Re: what is your favourite spice to use?
« Reply #5 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
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Offline sistermoon

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Re: what is your favourite spice to use?
« Reply #6 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
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Offline curryqueen

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Re: what is your favourite spice to use?
« Reply #7 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!
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Offline Curry King

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Re: what is your favourite spice to use?
« Reply #8 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.
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Offline Ashes

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Re: what is your favourite spice to use?
« Reply #9 on: February 13, 2006, 02:51 PM »
Love the smell of coriander seeds being gently toasted in a frying pan, reminds me of popcorn
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