Mamta's Kitchen - A Family Cookbook





what is javantry??

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On 07/03/2009 01:03pm, oysters wrote:

I got this product from ym local indian supermarket, its fascinating stuff, I cant figure out if its plant or seed? tastes like aniceed but strong, please someone put me out of my misery and explain!!

Many Thanks

On 07/03/2009 08:03pm, Mamta wrote:

You don't mean Javitri, Mace in English?

http://www.mamtaskitchen.com/glossary.php

On 09/03/2009 06:03am, Winton wrote:

Sounds like a place in the Midlands!

Botanically the nutmeg tree produces a fruit ('nut') which we know as nutmeg. However it has an outer layer used as "Mace" which is what I think you are referring to.

Essential for use in English puddings as part of 'mixed spice' or in Indian cooking when making your own Garam Masala as in http://www.mamtaskitchen.com/recipe_display.php?id=10566.

Outside the nut and mace "cage" layer there is a flesh layer which apparently produces a narcotic effect - but you would have to go to Indonesia to get it!

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