On May 16, 12:17*pm, "Jinx Minx" > wrote:
> "Omelet" > wrote in message
>
> news >
> > In article >,
> > George > wrote:
>
> >> Also true of anything with aromatics. Only process the amount you need
> >> at the time.
>
> > So I should consider buying more whole seeds?
> > I'll give that a try, thanks!
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>
> If you really want to do Indian food *well*, then yes! *Invest in whole
> seeds then grind them as needed, when needed. *It really takes no more extra
> time and the end result is just so much better than using shelf stale
> pre-ground stuff.
>
> Jinx

Or don't grind them at all. Many Indian recipes call for whole spices
to be
left in the dish throughout cooking and then removed (or not) at the
end.
Whole cardamon, cinnamon stick, cloves, dried chiles (or, since this
is Indian cooking, "chillis").

Cumin can be eaten whole, but I don't think I'd try it with fenugreek.

Cindy Hamilton