Anatomy of a Chocolate Truffle

Step 18 Flavor Combination #8: Cardamom and Masala

Extra Ingredients:

• 6 cardamom pods
• 1/8 tsp masala or other sweet curry powder

Smash the cardamom pods with the flat side of a knife, add to the cream mixture in Step 2. When the cream comes to a boil, remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture steep for an extra 5 minutes. Return the pan to low heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Strain out the pods in Step 3.

Mix the 1/2 tsp curry powder with powdered cocoa and sprinkle over the top of the truffles in Step 8.

Some people may be turned off by the idea of chocolate plus curry powder, though it is more for color and scent than for the taste. If you're not willing to be that adventurous, cardamom and chocolate is a fabulous combination on its own. The smell of the cardamom with the chocolate is mouth-watering.