"Sathyan Sundaram" > wrote in message
om...
> I'm looking for recommendations on a nut grinder primarily for
> cashews, almonds and pistachios but the occasional spices as well (not
> coffee - I have a KA burr grinder for that). It needs to be dishwasher
> safe and preferably not plastic so the odors/taste won't linger
> between uses. No real budget set - maybe around $25 (I have access to
> a substantial Whirlpool/KitchenAid discount if that's a good option).

I grind nuts in my food processor. I use an inexpensive blade type coffee
grinder for spices. While the plastic top/cup could go in the dishwasher, I
just put in a couple of tablespoons of raw rice and grind that to a powder.
It removes all the residual spice. I have never washed the spice grinder
and don't detect any carryover flavor when I use the rice to clean it.