Anise seed will substitute for fennel seed--use about half as much. Fennel seed is readily available at mid-east or Asian markets and it's very cheap.
Anise seeds are a good substitute for fennel seeds in some recipes.
Fennel seeds are commonly used in sausages, tomato sauces, marinades, fish, and pickling.
one ounce ground equals one ounce seed
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Fennel seeds do come from the fennel plant. The bulbs, foliage, and seeds of the fennel plant can be eaten.
Anise seeds are a good substitute for fennel seeds in some recipes.
It is difficult to provide an exact ratio as it varies depending on the size and weight of the fennel stalk. However, on average, you can expect to get around 1-2 tablespoons of fennel seeds from one fennel stalk.
Fennel
The term "spiegel seeds" usually refers to mustard seeds. In Hindi, mustard seeds are known as "sarson ke beej" or "rai ke beej."
Saunf
Fennel seeds in Hindi are called "saunf" (เคธเฅเคเคซ). They are commonly used in Indian cooking for flavoring and for their digestive properties.
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Dried fennel seeds have a shelf life of three to six months. If you use the seeds after this time period, you may notice that the flavor has started to fade.
Somewhere between 1/8 to 1/4 of a teaspoon, depending on how strong the fennel seeds are.
Fennel seeds often provide quick and effective relief from many digestive disorders. They help to overcome heartburn, gas, cramps, acid indigestion, and other digestive tract maladies. For menstrual problems: Fennel seeds have some amount of hormone estrogen and hence known to stimulate menstruation. Fennel seeds for curing baby colic: It can be given as fennel tea or diluted fennel oil. Lactating mothers can include fennel seed powder in the diet which may also pass on to baby through breast milk. Also fennel seeds are known to increase the production of breast milk. Fennel seeds increase the production of urine(diuretic) and it increases the production of bile. Bile is essential for digestion and absorption of fat and fat soluble vitamins. Diuretics are essential to lower blood pressure and to get rid of excess water and salt from the body. All and all a pretty amazing herb!