Spice Mill

                     

          Coming from the WET GRINDER CITY myself, I am amazed at the possibilities of these little dry grinders.  Especially for those of us who did not have the foresight to bring the Indian Kitchen King - "Mixie".  Nothing beats the small, all-purpose jar of our Indian Mixie. The spice mill comes very close to fulfilling that void! 
          Available at most retailers, in different sizes, this is an inexpensive gadget.  Invest in a reasonable size. Smaller ones hold very little at a time and the bigger models takes longer to get the job done. 
            A few tips to successfully use this mini mill to our advantage-
1.    The spices need to be warm to hot.
2.    Do not fill to the top. Needs room to spin around.
3.    Give it a couple of shakes and few taps on the lid as it is ground. Gives an even grind.
4.    It can take very little moisture - like a few flakes of garlic, a couple of green chillies or a tsp. of coconut, but only with other dry spices. Add the moist item in the end and run it a few seconds.
5.   When grinding in bulk, give enough breathing time. These mills are not designed to run for longer periods.
          As with any appliance, follow the manufacturer's instruction.  Clean with a damp towel before storing away.