A blog that centers around the world of cardamom, including news, articles, recipes, and all of the wonderful history behind the Queen of spices.
Thursday, June 26, 2014
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Friday, June 20, 2014
Cardamom falls by 0.01% on sluggish demand
Cardamom prices fell by 0.01 per cent on Friday at the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) due to the adequate stocks availability in the physical market on account of higher supply from the producing belts of Chandausi in Uttar Pradesh. At MCX Cardamom futures for July 2014 contract were trading at Rs. 908 per kg down by 0.01 per cent after opening at Rs. 905 against the previous closing price of Rs. 908.10. It touched the intra-day low of Rs. 905 till the trading. (At 10.29 AM today).
Sentiment weakened further as the traders booked profits at the prevailing levels in the midst of a subdued demand for the commodity.
Kerala (70 per cent) Karnataka (20 per cent) and Tamil Nadu (10 per cent) are the cardamom growing states in India while about 90 per cent of the produce is consumed within the nation. The important markets for cardamom in India are Vandanmendu Bodinayakanur Kumily Thekkady Kumbum and Pattiveeran Patti in Kerala.
Kerala (70 per cent) Karnataka (20 per cent) and Tamil Nadu (10 per cent) are the cardamom growing states in India while about 90 per cent of the produce is consumed within the nation. The important markets for cardamom in India are Vandanmendu Bodinayakanur Kumily Thekkady Kumbum and Pattiveeran Patti in Kerala.
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Thursday, June 19, 2014
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Hendricks Hot Gin Punch - Aphra Behn's Secret Weapon
Entry for Hendricks Hot Gin Punch Tournament
Sean Chow - The Press Club, Brisbane
Sean Chow - The Press Club, Brisbane
700ml Hendricks
1050ml Rose Tea
175ml Lemon Juice
270ml Cardamom/saffron/lemon grass syrup
100ml Simple syrup
500ml Milk
17 dashed of Fee Brothers Old Fashioned Aromatic Bitters
1050ml Rose Tea
175ml Lemon Juice
270ml Cardamom/saffron/lemon grass syrup
100ml Simple syrup
500ml Milk
17 dashed of Fee Brothers Old Fashioned Aromatic Bitters
Method
Heat and triple strain.
Strain out curdled milk
Pre Batch and store in fridge
Reheat 160ml Per Serving
Garnish: Strawberry Rose
Glassware: Teacup
Heat and triple strain.
Strain out curdled milk
Pre Batch and store in fridge
Reheat 160ml Per Serving
Garnish: Strawberry Rose
Glassware: Teacup
Tuesday, June 17, 2014
How To Make Chicken Majboos
Ingredients
tbsp of ghee
2 tbsp of oil
2 onions
5 garlic cloves
1/2 tsp Cumin
1/2 tsp coriander
3 cinnamon sticks
1 dry lemon
5 cardamom
fresh Ginger
1/2 tsp Black pepper
2 bay leaves
2 tbsp Tomato paste
1 fresh tometo
Four pieces chicken
2 chicken stock
4 1/2 Cup water
3 cups rice
Friday, June 13, 2014
Cardamom up 0.5% on pick-up in demand
Spice for delivery in July gained 0.26%
Cardamom prices were up 0.47% to Rs 901 per kg in futures market today on rising demand in the spot market.
Restricted supplies in the physical market from producing regions also supported the uptrend.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, cardamom for delivery in August rose Rs 4.20, or 0.47%, to Rs 901 per kg in a business turnover of 3 lots.
Similarly, the spice for delivery in July gained Rs 2.40, or 0.26%, to Rs 919.20 per kg in 153 lots.
Analysts said fresh positions created by speculators, driven by rising demand in the spot market, mainly led to the rise in cardamom prices at futures trade.
Read full article at http://www.business-standard.com/article/markets/cardamom-up-0-5-on-pick-up-in-demand-114061300418_1.html
Cardamom prices were up 0.47% to Rs 901 per kg in futures market today on rising demand in the spot market.
Restricted supplies in the physical market from producing regions also supported the uptrend.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, cardamom for delivery in August rose Rs 4.20, or 0.47%, to Rs 901 per kg in a business turnover of 3 lots.
Similarly, the spice for delivery in July gained Rs 2.40, or 0.26%, to Rs 919.20 per kg in 153 lots.
Analysts said fresh positions created by speculators, driven by rising demand in the spot market, mainly led to the rise in cardamom prices at futures trade.
Read full article at http://www.business-standard.com/article/markets/cardamom-up-0-5-on-pick-up-in-demand-114061300418_1.html
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Plantains in a Sweet Coconut Cream with Cardamom
A delicious dessert with tangy banana and creamy coconut milk with cardamom!
Ingredients:
2 very ripe plantains (cut to your desired pieces)
3 tbsp of sweetened coconut milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tsp crushed cardamom
Method:
In a shallow pan add the sweetened coconut milk and the whipping cream, then go ahead and add the plantains and the crushed cardamom, and let it simmer till the plantains get nice and soft. Give it a taste test to make sure you have the taste according to how you like it sweetened. Plate and enjoy, garnish with a pinch of cardamom on top and enjoy!
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Blueberry Bliss Cake Raw Food Recipe
Blueberry Bliss Cake is one of the most decadent desserts ever. "Raw Food" never tasted this good.
Roslyn Uttleymoore shares her famous "Raw Food Recipe" Blueberry Bliss cake - dessert that she developed for her Raw Food Classes. Sadly she no longer runs these classes, but you get to benefit from the recipes for free.
This recipe is definitely NOT a "Low Fat" meal, but enjoy it anyway.
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Recipe
Blueberry Bliss -- Raw Cake
Crust:
1C walnuts
2C pitted dates soaked
Method
Place dates and nuts in a food processor and blend until smooth
Filling:
3 cups blueberries [fresh or frozen]
1 1/2 cups macadamia nuts
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons ground cardamom or to taste
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
3-4 tablespoons melted coconut cream
Method
Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth
Spread crust into a pie dish or spring form cake tin
Layer filling mix over crust
Place in fridge or freezer to set
Decorate with fresh blueberries, or seasonal fruit of choice and edible flowers
NB: This is not a low fat recipe
Crust variations: Macadamia nuts & dried apricots, Pecan nuts & dried pineapple, Walnuts & raisons, Almonds & dried figs. Add cacao nibs &/or powder.
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Apricot Marmalade Cake Recipe
How to bake apricot marmalade cake at home in easy steps. Apricot marmalade cake recipe for details
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1 Cup Apricot Marmalade
4 eggs
1 Cup Sugar
8 oz (226 g) Unsalted Butter
5 1/4 Cups All-Purpose Flour
1/4 Tsp Cardamom Powder
Preparations:
None.
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Friday, June 6, 2014
Cardamom down 0.9% on subdued demand
Cardamom remained weak for the third day and prices fell by 0.93 per cent to Rs 901 per kg in futures trading today on increased offloading of positions by speculators, tracking subdued demand in the spot market.
Cardamom remained weak for the third day and prices fell by 0.93% to Rs 901 per kg in futures trading today on increased offloading of positions by speculators, tracking subdued demand in the spot market.
Adequate stocks position on increased arrivals from producing belts also influenced cardamom prices.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, cardamom for delivery in June eased by Rs 8.50, or 0.93%, to Rs 901 per kg in business turnover of 6 lots.
Likewise, the spice for delivery in July contract traded tad lower by 50 paise, or 0.06%, to Rs 899.50 per kg in 155 lots.
Market analysts said the fall in cardamom prices in futures trade was mostly due to offloading of positions triggered by subdued demand at spot market.
Read full article here
Cardamom remained weak for the third day and prices fell by 0.93% to Rs 901 per kg in futures trading today on increased offloading of positions by speculators, tracking subdued demand in the spot market.
Adequate stocks position on increased arrivals from producing belts also influenced cardamom prices.
At the Multi Commodity Exchange, cardamom for delivery in June eased by Rs 8.50, or 0.93%, to Rs 901 per kg in business turnover of 6 lots.
Likewise, the spice for delivery in July contract traded tad lower by 50 paise, or 0.06%, to Rs 899.50 per kg in 155 lots.
Market analysts said the fall in cardamom prices in futures trade was mostly due to offloading of positions triggered by subdued demand at spot market.
Read full article here
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Gobi Tikka Masala
Ingredients:
For marinade:
Gobi or Cauliflower: 3 cups,
Bell peppers or capsicum: 2/3 cup,
Onions: 1/2 cup,
Thick curd or plain yogurt: 1/2 cup
Garam Masala powder: 1/ 2 tsp,
Turmeric powder: 1/ 2 tsp,
Red chilly powder: 1/2 tsp
Dry fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi): 1 tbsp,
Lemon juice: 1 tbsp,
Salt to taste
For gravy:
Cumin seeds: 1 tsp, Fennel seeds: 1/2 tsp,
Big cardamom: 1, Small cardamom: 1,
Cinnamon sticks: 2-3, Cloves; 2-3,
Grated ginger: 1 tbsp, Tomato puree: 1 cup,
Red Chilly powder: 1/2 tsp, Cumin powder: 1 tsp,
Coriander powder: 2 tsp, Tomato ketchup: 1 tsp,
Honey: 2 tsp, Corn flour: 1 tbsp,
Fresh cream: 1/4 cup, Oil:1/4 cup,
Salt, Water