[Sca-cooks] Best way to grind fenugreek?

[Christina Nevin]

It's a bit more of an expensive solution, but I heartily recommend
buying a Bamix handheld blender (the Swissline is
best)[http://www.directcookware.com/html/bamix/bamix_swissline_se_b.asp]
. The chopping blade in the wet/dry mill will grind a nutmeg to powder
with no problems (so I doubt fenugreek will be a chore), also the mill
container is polycarbonate so that after a clean in hot soapy water it
doesn't retain any scent, taste or stain from the spices. Quite apart
from all that, it's a fantastic bit of kit especially if your kitchens
so small (like mine) you can't afford the space for a big food
processor. I've never regretted buying mine.

ciao 
Lucrezia

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:sca-cooks-bounces at lists.ansteorra.org] On Behalf Of
ranvaig at columbus.rr.com
Sent: 08 March 2008 00:21
To: grizly at mindspring.com; Cooks within the SCA
Subject: Re: [Sca-cooks] Best way to grind fenugreek?

>So, what do you fenugreek-lovin' folks use other than a mortar and 
>pestle to pulverize this spice? A coffee grinder? A standard pepper 
>grinder? Someone else's muscle?

I found one Indian reference to soak the seeds before grinding. I have
only ever used them whole, and haven't tried it.  They are legumes and
make tasty sprouts and greens, so it seems reasonable.

Ranvaig
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