Food Stuff (2012/01/31)
   New in the Village, the Spices of India. At Lassi, Heather Carlucci-Rodriguezs Indian take out place in Greenwich Village, she grinds spices every day, so they are always fresh. She now sells them retail, in decorated paper bags, in the store. Some, like musky mango powder, tart dried pomegranate seeds, coconut powder and ajwain, are not easily found elsewhere. She also makes her own blends like tandoori masala to rub on skinless chicken parts and marinate overnight before grilling, to give the meat robust heat, but no red color.
   Her rich, salty chaat masala makes a fine dry rub for ribs and vegetables. And a mixture of both blends, with some hot, earthy garam masala thrown in, does wonders for lamb. A Pick-Me-Up for the Picnic Table.Summery utensils made by a French company, Murval, are bright, whimsical and practical. Place settings, consisting of a metal fork, knife, soup spoon and teaspoon with wiggly plastic handles, come with containers to hold them on a buffet table or at a picnic. All are dishwasher-safe and are available in chartreuse, swimming-pool blue, bright pink, black or white.
   For the Grill, Turkish Delights.Meat counters sell all kinds of grill-ready meats, including shish kebabs on skewers. Now Pera, a Turkish restaurant in Midtown, is offering some unusual specialties to sizzle at home.
   Among the highlights are generous 7-ounce seasoned ground lamb patties stuffed with feta cheese and herbs , and oblong skewered and well-seasoned ground chicken, beef or lamb pieces called adanas . Filet mignon wrapped in air-cured beef pastirma is another option, as are marinated vegetables, also ready for a rich burnish . Lamb chops, lamb riblets and kebabs are also available. The restaurant sells these items vacuum-sealed; they should be used within a day or two, though the ground meat items can be frozen. The adanas need to be patted into shape when they come out of the package, but on the grill they firm up nicely.
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