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Offline Rindaloo

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« on: March 11, 2011, 12:32:15 PM »
Is it possible to buy this anywhere??  I am sure the spice shop at the market would do this for me, but is it generally available is shops??
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« Reply #1 on: March 11, 2011, 14:37:39 PM »
Hi there is a small shop at the side of Patlangic market past the chicken lady that does ground almonds by weight.My friend buys all her there.Hope this helps.

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« Reply #2 on: March 11, 2011, 17:01:59 PM »
Oh smashing.  Thanks very much!!

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« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2011, 16:48:17 PM »
1. buy fresh almonds on market (bit dry this time of year  - sept optimal)
2. place almonds in boiling water for 4 mins
3. run cold water over them and the skins will come off easily
4. place in dish or similar to dry out for 24 hours - do not cover or they will go mouldy!
5. stick the lot in a food processor and blitz for a few mins - hey presto fresh ground almonds!

I've made almond slices and marzipan this way and it works a treat.

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« Reply #4 on: June 29, 2011, 17:21:33 PM »
Brill, and so simple.  Will try, thanks.  Probably better doing it myself anyway, eh!

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« Reply #5 on: June 29, 2011, 17:31:02 PM »
Ps forgot to mention - dont get the salted ones! theres two types usually on sale on the markets normal and the salted. Make sure they're unsalted and also like i said best time is september straight off the tree if possible. Planning on doing an Almond wine this year too.

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« Reply #6 on: August 16, 2011, 21:19:27 PM »
It is cheaper to buy the ground almonds at the shop by Patlangic market than to buy fresh ones have have the hassle of skinning them and grinding your own

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« Reply #7 on: August 17, 2011, 05:44:07 AM »
Very true - but you cant beat the freshness or taste of your own freshly ground ones - try making almond slices with both versions and you will see what i mean. PS you can do a decent white medium wine with 50gr of almonds with 500g of sultanas as well. PM me if you want the recipe.

PPS the really fresh ones will be ready shortly - next month - find a neighbor who has some almond trees on their land - i promise you will be amazed at the flavor of the fresh ones.




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