Cardamon pod hack!

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Thought I would share this as I love Cardamon seeds but hate the faff of getting them out the pods...
Bash the pods in a strong polythene bag then empty on to a pizza tray - the type with holes) and shake - (the holes are the perfect size for the seeds to drop through, leaving the 'chaff' behind.

Brilliant!

Another way is to soak in hot or boiling water and allow to cool. You can then just squeeze the seeds out - a bit like squeezing spots.

I use a lot of cardamom so I buy ready-podded... www.thespicery.com/green-cardamon

[quote LordEmsworth]I use a lot of cardamom so I buy ready-podded... www.thespicery.com/green-cardamon[/quote]
So do I. I use Madhur Jaffrey's recipe to make garam masala, and use a lot of cardamon seeds for that.