Cardamom futures plunge 3.90% on profit-booking

By MCX India in Commodity News on January 31, 2014

NEW DELHI: Cardamom prices plunged 3.90 per cent to Rs 757 per kg in futures trade today as speculators booked profits at prevailing higher levels amid subdued demand in the spot market.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, cardamom for delivery in February declined by Rs 30.80, or 3.90 per cent, to Rs 757 per kg in a business turnover of 871 lots.

Likewise, the spice for delivery in March shed Rs 29.80, or 3.64 per cent, to Rs 788 per kg with a trading volume of 813 lots.

Market analysts said speculators booking profits at prevailing higher levels and subdued demand in the spot market that kept pressure on cardamom prices at futures trade.

Jerk Salmon with Rice

Jerk Salmon with Rice
450 Gram salmon fillet,
4 oz broccoli floret,
3 oz mushroom cut in quarters,
3 oz diced onion, 3 oz diced potato,
2 cup short grain rice,
2 tbsp herbed bread crumb,
2 oz vegetable oil.
Spices: 1 tbsp cardamom, 1 tbsp jerk spics, 1 tsp salt.
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BAKING IT: ORANGE ICED BUNS

Ben and Mike show you how to make the British teatime classic - iced buns with orange blossom and cardamon.

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James Melendez Meatloaf Recipe

Wine Lover's Meatloaf Recipe

Equipment/Items needed:

• Small loaf pan
• Aluminum foil

Ingredients:

• 1 lb high quality low fat ground beef
• 1/2 tablespoon New Mexico red Chile powder (mild or medium)
• Sea salt
• Fresh ground pepper
• 1 organic Cipollini onion
• 1 organic yellow onion
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 egg
• Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup organic Ketchup
• 2-3 bunches of chopped parsley
• Balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 cup of Crimini mushroom
• 1/2 cup of Chanterelle mushroom (not always in season) can substitute with white or other mushrooms

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. chop yellow and Cipollini onions and one garlic clove; place in sauté pan with olive oil; caramelize and then add Balsamic vinegar; let Balsamic vinegar reduce. After vinegar has reduced let onions cool. Clean and chop parsley and mushrooms.

In a mixing bowl add ground beef, New Mexico red Chile powder, one egg, bread crumbs, chopped mushrooms, chopped parsley; (save some parsley to add to top of meat loaf), a few dashes of Worcestershire sauce, sea salt, freshly ground pepper, cardamom and cumin, sautéed onions and garlic and Ketchup. Mix ingredients and then place in a foiled small loaf pan. Place in oven for 60 minutes; occasionally take loaf pan with oven mitts to drain fat; when golden brown take out and let meatloaf rest.

You can create a larger meat loaf by adding 1 more pound of ground beef, adding 1 cup of breadcrumbs (instead of ½ cup) and 1 cup of Ketchup (instead of ½ cup); add 1 more egg (total of 2), 1 tablespoon New Mexico red chile (instead of ½ tablespoon), scale remaining ingredients accordingly.

The meat loaf is nicely spiced and earthy and can be served with a wide variety of wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Merlot, Sangiovese, Bordeaux, Malbec, Dolcetto, Carmenere, Bonarda, Tannat, Zinfandel, Primitivo, Vacqueyras, Syrah, Grenache, Negroamaro, Cabernet Franc, Petite Sirah, Côtes du Rhône, Ribera del Duero, Rioja, and Xinomavro.

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Cardamom Vanilla Pound Cake

This Indianized version of pound cake features a hint of cardamom that is sure to please anyone who loves the flavour of chai. Less than $5 to make!
CARDAMOM VANILLA POUND CAKE
½ cup milk (2%)
1 T fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
1 ½ tsp ground cardamom
½ cup butter
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
½ tsp vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease one 9" loaf pan with butter and dust with granulated sugar.
Pour milk into small bowl and add lemon juice. Let stand to curdle.
Combine flour, baking soda, salt and cardamom in small mixing bowl.
Combine sugar and butter in large mixing bowl with beater. Add eggs one at a time and mix well after each addition. Switch to spatula and stir in vanilla extract. Gently stir in flour mixture alternately with sour milk. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake in preheated oven for 60-minutes and use knife-test to assure doneness. Let cool in pan for 15 minutes then turn onto a wire rack to cool completely. Serve thin slices topped with fresh whipped cream and seasonal fruit (optional)

How to Make Fudge

Learn the secrets to making perfect, creamy fudge. Why is temperature so important? And why do you have to let it cool before stirring? All will be revealed!

The version of fudge I am making in the video is orange cardamom. Here is the base recipe on my blog, which calls for adobo sauce and cinnamon. Simple substitution will lead you to all sorts of flavor combinations. http://pastrychefonline.com/2009/12/1... I made a half recipe of what is printed in the blog which yielded 1 9"x13" pan of fudge which I cut into 72 pieces.

33.25 oz granulated sugar
16 oz half and half
1 oz corn syrup
8 oz semi sweet chocolate (chips are fine--use good quality ones)
2 teaspoons kosher salt
zest from 1 orange
1/8 teaspoon orange oil
1 teaspoon finely ground cardamom (strain it if it isn't very finely ground)
2 oz unsalted butter
1 1/2 Tablespoons triple sec or other orange liqueur

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I'm happy to help answer any and all baking and cooking questions you have. If you'd like to request a video, just let me know in the comments.

Date-Pistachio-Cardamom Cake

Aarti's Date, Pistachio and Cardamom Cake is a fruit-filled non-fruitcake.

Mediterranean Cardamom Bread Pudding by DedeMed

http://www.DedeMed.com Mediterranean Cardamom Bread Pudding by DedeMed www.DedeMed.com. For the written recipe and other Mediterranean Video Recipes visit www.DedeMed.com

BBC Food Recipes Pears poached in cardamom, cinnamon and Vanilla

Grilled Lamb Chops with Lemon and Cardamom

Grilled lamb chops with lemon cardamom is a very simple recipe. The lemon and cardamom add an oriental touch that will delight those unfamiliar with lamb

Cardamom rises 1.70% on strong demand

By MCX India in Commodity News on January 10, 2014

NEW DELHI: Cardamom prices rose by 1.70 per cent to Rs 734.50 per kg in futures trade today after participants built-up positions triggered by strong demand at the spot market on hopes of improved export demand.

At the Multi Commodity Exchange, cardamom for January contract rose by Rs 12.30, or 1.70 per cent, to Rs 734.50 per kg with a trading volume of 18 lots.

The spice for delivery in February traded higher by Rs 3.80, or 0.53 per cent, to Rs 713.90 per kg, with a business volume of 240 lots.

Market analysts said rising spot demand and expectations of pick up in export enquiries, mainly influenced cardamom prices at futures market.

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Simple, Quick Vanilla & Cardamom Butter Glazed Acorn Squash

A great way to change up your meal selection and introduce your family to the wonderful world of winter squash. The vanilla, cardamom and butter combo pleases most palates and the roast acorn squash matches it so well. This dish can even be dessert if you drizzle with left over basting glaze!

Strawberry Yogurt and Cardamom Crepe

Freshly made crepes studdef with fresh strawberries and yogurt mixture.
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Jimmy Seervai: Cardamom and Black Pepper Chicken

Jimmy Seervai takes us on a journey through the sensational spice plantations of Southern India.

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You can find all the information on tours, flights and hotels so that you can plan your very own Indian adventure.

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