can you grind spices in this, particularly harder ones like cardamon?
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You can definitely grind some spices - I've used it for peppercorns and cloves without a problem. Haven't tried cardamon. I think the only problem would be the small top opening. The middle grinding piece does not come out (I suspect it WILL come out, but I think you would have to use a small wrench), so you have to fit your spices around the middle grinder, which would be a challenge with anything larger than cloves.
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I wouldn't try to grind fresh ginger; this grinder is not meant for wet stuff---only dry. I haven't tried cloves, but i think there would be no problem.
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Yes..you certainly could! It might be a bit tricky like you'll have to cut the cinnamon sticks in pieces first THEN grind it, same as the cloves. The teeth of this grinder is extremely sharp so i warn anyone using this grinder on not throwing caution to the wind..it could cut you without you even knowing it so be very careful using this. Other than that it's a superb and finely made grinder. I have used mine for many things including herbs like thyme and rosemary, whole peppercorns and big seeds. A highly recommended product and you cannot possibly go wrong getting this for yourself for it comes in handy. I hope I answered your question. :) Yes..you certainly could! It might be a bit tricky like you'll have to cut the cinnamon sticks in pieces first THEN grind it, same as the cloves. The teeth of this grinder is extremely sharp so i warn anyone using this grinder on not throwing caution to the wind..it could cut you without you even knowing it so be very careful using this. Other than that it's a superb and finely made grinder. I have used mine for many things including herbs like thyme and rosemary, whole peppercorns and big seeds. A highly recommended product and you cannot possibly go wrong getting this for yourself for it... » Read More Yes..you certainly could! It might be a bit tricky like you'll have to cut the cinnamon sticks in pieces first THEN grind it, same as the cloves. The teeth of this grinder is extremely sharp so i warn anyone using this grinder on not throwing caution to the wind..it could cut you without you even knowing it so be very careful using this. Other than that it's a superb and finely made grinder. I have used mine for many things including herbs like thyme and rosemary, whole peppercorns and big seeds. A highly recommended product and you cannot possibly go wrong getting this for yourself for it comes in handy. I hope I answered your question. :) « Show Less
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It is designed to be a grinder not a little blender so i wouldn't risk it. Would it not be just as easy to add water.? I see you have an indian name so you are likely to have a pestle and mortar to wet-grind by hand affter dry grinding?
929103
I'll agree with the others - it can be used for things other than coffee but it seems to be designed for a coarser grind (at minimum setting) than most dedicated spice grinders are.
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I haven't used this one for grinding spices but I do have a Krups that I use and it works great. I don't see why this one wouldn't work.
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Absolutely. Just buy a pepper grinder and put salt into it. That's what I did since I like coarse salt but not as coarse as rock salt :)
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I imagine you could. I just used them as is...but I don;t see why you couldn't grind them. Would just make the smaller.
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I would think so, though I can't see a definte "YES!". But I have heard of all kinds of spices and herbs and things being grind with this mill...!
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The seeds spices would be fine. The cinnamon sticks, probably not. First of all, the length of the fill flap (the clear plastic section seen in the picture) isn't big enough to accommodate the length of the cinnamon stick. Also, I am not sure that the diameter of the sticks would fit into.the bottom of the grinding mechanism. I wouldn't hesitate to put anything the size of peppercorns or smaller through it, though.
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I don't think that would work. Stick to coarse salt, peppercorns and small whole spices
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Hi - Yes, I would say you can grind those items. There is a little black nozzle at the top of the grinder which allows you to grind coarse or fine. Hope that helps. It's a great grinder and I am hoping to order a few more soon. I like to have them for different sorts of salts and peppers.
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I imagine you could, but I'm not sure how well, a rotary grinder would probably be better for saffron. With this type of grinder you'd probably have to fold the saffron threads into a bundle then attempt to grind it, but I don't think it'd come out as well.
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I've never done that but I'm sure it can be done my father uses a grinding bowl and it does get a fine texture. I use a salt grinder but I prefer to use the salt to cook in its natural state.
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I like it but, I take mine to almost fine, so not sure it can be controlled, to do coarse or fine, it does not have an adjustment on it. But, it does grind it very well, and came with 2 extra cups to interchange, spices, herbs?
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I personally have not used it for spices. But you can vary the grind size to our choice so I don't see why not
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Yes... There is a dial at the bottom of each side that can be turned to either grind finer or more coarse.