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SHOWING MY IGNORANCE LOL - SORTED THANKS

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Julia

Julia Report 4 Oct 2010 15:55

I am making a celery and veg soup, and the recipe calls for 2 teaspoons of dried powdered Cumin. As I have never used this before, can someone tell me what it tastes like, and how hot is it.
Peoples who have recently become a grandad, need not answer.LOL
Many,many thanks
Julia in Derbyshire

Researching:
Turner Cambs/.Northants, Singapore and Penang,Trengrove Singapore and Penang, Arnull (Champion Race Horse Breeders & Trainers 'Oleander')Germany and Denmark

Cooper

Cooper Report 4 Oct 2010 15:59

Cumin gives a bit of a kick, it is often added to other spices in curry. If you are worried try one teaspoon to start.
Teresa:)
I love curry

Researching:
Helm Tappenden, Kitchen/Kitchin,(London) Cantwell (southern Ireland)

Julia

Julia Report 4 Oct 2010 16:12

Thanks Cooper, just what i thought, but what does it actually taste of.
Julia in Derbyshire

Researching:
Turner Cambs/.Northants, Singapore and Penang,Trengrove Singapore and Penang, Arnull (Champion Race Horse Breeders & Trainers 'Oleander')Germany and Denmark

GRMarilyn

GRMarilyn Report 4 Oct 2010 16:25

Hi Julia,

Just adds a bit of a booster.

Nutty & Peppery .

Any left just send it down the cyber hatch.

Granddad wont know that , but I do ....LOL

Marilyn x

Researching:
Tregaskis- Blatchford- Bunker- ONeil.... Cornwall & Devon ( Ingram) Dorset .Bean Kent & Norfolk

Cooper

Cooper Report 4 Oct 2010 16:33

It adds warmth to a dish, just tried some dried! its not over hot. Daughter said it tastes of Curry(not a lot of help).
I have just googled and it comes from a plant which is a member of the parsley family and is the second most popular and used spice in the world after black pepper.
Its used in stews and casseroles so you may have had it if you have been out for restaraunt meals or had ready meals.

Hope this may be of help. I didnt know it was part of the parsley family. Maybe thats why it has been added to a vegetable soup.

Teresax

Researching:
Helm Tappenden, Kitchen/Kitchin,(London) Cantwell (southern Ireland)

Julia

Julia Report 4 Oct 2010 16:35

Many thanks folks, will give it a go.
Julia in Derbyshire

Researching:
Turner Cambs/.Northants, Singapore and Penang,Trengrove Singapore and Penang, Arnull (Champion Race Horse Breeders & Trainers 'Oleander')Germany and Denmark