On Sun, 6 Nov 2016 03:58:56 -0800 (PST), Cindy Hamilton
> wrote:

>On Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 7:43:14 PM UTC-4, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>> On Sat, 05 Nov 2016 15:45:53 -0700, sf > wrote:
>>
>> >On Sat, 05 Nov 2016 12:58:38 -0600, U.S. Janet B. >
>> >wrote:
>> >
>> >> Cardamom pods, crushed, is that cardamom seeds or something else?
>> >> http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/chi...d=synd_msnfood
>> >> Janet US
>> >
>> >The seeds are inside the pods. Throw the shell part away. The
>> >reality is - I'd substitute an appropriate amount of ground cardamom
>> >(because that's what I have), and add it with the other ground spices.
>>
>> Well, I'm thinking it is a fou-fou instruction. You know, one that
>> allows you to raise your pinkie finger when drinking tea.
>> Janet US
>
>No, that's really how they do it in India. Sometimes the pods are
>used, sometimes the seeds are used. It all depends on the effect
>that the cook is trying to achieve.
>
>Cardamom is notorious for losing its essential oils after grinding.
>
>Cindy Hamilton

If I can find the pods I will give it a try.
Janet US