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- noun The
seed of thecarom plant, having an aroma ofthyme ; used in someAsian cooking
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Examples
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Some add just plain ajwain seeds in the tadka, while some add jeera and methi seeds.
Gujarati Series: Achari Bhindi- Okra with Pickle Masala Cardamom 2007
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Sometimes, a paste of neem leaves is prepared and mixed with ajwain, gur (known as jaggery in English), and tamarind.
Gudi Padwa – Bandra Gaothan « bollywoods most wanted photographerno1 2008
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We usually have 1/2 teaspoon of roasted ajwain as medicine for bloating but while cooking have been using it straight.
It Rained In My Pindi Chana Anjali 2008
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Mix 3 cups handvo flour with the yogurt, and ajwain seeds in a large steel bowl; leave out overnight to ferment.
Weekend Lunch Series: Spinach-Zucchini Handvoh Cardamom 2008
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Monday, September 29, 2008 bee said ... we made this two days ago with potatoes and bell peppers and licked the bowl clean. will make it again soon.thanks. we added a pinch of ajwain. it goes very well with the rest of the flavours.
Gujarati Series: Sambhariya Shaak Cardamom 2008
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The roasting of ajwain sound a great trick will try next time.
It Rained In My Pindi Chana Anjali 2008
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Add the Surti papdi beans and ajwain and stir-fry for a couple of minutes.
Archive 2007-06-01 Nupur 2007
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Add the grated cauliflower, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp ajwain seeds (carom seeds, optional), salt and pepper to taste and stir well.
Archive 2007-03-01 Nupur 2007
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To me - there are three key things that "make" the undhiyu: the flavor of ajwain or carom seed, the fenugreek balls (muthiya) and the banana chunks.
Archive 2007-06-01 Nupur 2007
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The patient should also inhale steam from the boiling water mixed with caraway (ajwain) seeds.
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