CARDAMOM TEA GRANITA

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Yield Makes 8 intermezzo or palate cleanser servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons seeds from green cardamom pods
1/2 teaspoon seeds from black cardamom pods
1 (3- by 1-inch) piece fresh ginger, thinly sliced
3 cups water
2/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon brewed Ethiopian spice tea
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Toast cardamom seeds and ginger in a dry 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderately low heat, stirring constantly, until very fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Pour through a fine sieve lines with a paper towel into a bowl.
  • Pour into an 8- to 9-inch metal baking pan. Freeze, stirring and crushing lumps with a fork every 30 minutes, until firm.
  • Scrape granita with a fork to lighten texture and serve in cordial glasses.

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