Easy Truffles

Step 2 Cardamom!

Of course you can buy ground cardamom.  But if you're like me, someone will convince you that pods will be far more rewarding.  So if you've got yourself some pods, read on.  If yours is already ground, then, well, I think you should read on anyway, but it's really up to you.


This is what I learned about cardamom.

It grinds up really well in a coffee grinder.  But you have to remember to remove the pods from the seeds before you pulverize it into tiny bits. 

So after I found that out, I discovered that one good whirl in the grinder is enough to separate the pods from the seeds.   Remove those bad boys and whirl away to your heart's content!

Comments

[joforestqueen]

I grind them in a heavy marble mortar and pestle and it works really well. These look delicious by the way!

[maxman]

Do you use the seeds or the pods?  

[scoochmaroo]

Just the seeds.

[piratethekissingrain]

 I found that if I took the pod and squished it with the side of a knife it popped open and was easier for me to get the seeds.

[peacenique]

Wow, thanks for this tip!
Obviously freshly ground cardamom is stronger, ummm... fresher... than bought already ground.

[batgerl]

 I wouldn't have known that! Thanks for the tip for seed removal, I will try to grind my own. :)