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Ajwain seeds are noted for their distinctive and sometimes overpowering flavor, with several users mentioning their use in dishes like lamb kebabs, aloo tikki, and samosa pastry dough. They are also highlighted as a key ingredient in balti masala and base gravies. Overall, the community suggests keeping ajwain seeds for various recipes, indicating their versatility in Indian cooking.

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Offline Madrasandy

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Ajwain Seeds
« on: January 24, 2016, 08:34 PM »
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.
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Offline Micky Tikka

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Re: Ajwain Seeds
« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2016, 09:00 PM »
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  :-\  :)
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Offline Peripatetic Phil

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Re: Ajwain Seeds
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2016, 09:11 PM »
Essential if you make aloo tikki.
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Offline chewytikka

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Re: Ajwain Seeds
« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2016, 09:33 PM »
I use them a lot if I
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Offline Invisible Mike

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Re: Ajwain Seeds
« Reply #4 on: January 25, 2016, 02:28 AM »
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.
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Re: Ajwain Seeds
« Reply #5 on: January 25, 2016, 07:04 AM »
Cheers, I will keep hold of them then, they may get used after all  :)

Seem to recall a mix powder somewhere using them  :o
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Re: Ajwain Seeds
« Reply #6 on: January 25, 2016, 07:21 AM »
Certainly in my samosa dough and have used them in base gravy too
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Re: Ajwain Seeds
« Reply #7 on: January 25, 2016, 07:54 AM »
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?
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Offline Naga

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Re: Ajwain Seeds
« Reply #8 on: January 25, 2016, 08:33 AM »
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.
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Offline Ghoulie

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Re: Ajwain Seeds
« Reply #9 on: February 27, 2017, 11:02 AM »
Used mace & nutmeg in a 'luxurious' lamb chop tandoor marinade.  To be honest - couldn't tell the difference from previous marinades without.
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