does this grind fresh or only dried . . .
1789235
I only tried dried so far and thats only what ill be using it for but i know it is most definately strong enough to grind up mostly anything.
1789236
It grinds both very good. I used dried when I got it and fresh a few days afterwords. Its good for either!
1875579
No, I don't think it is normal. I've had mine for quite a while and it still gives pretty consistent grinds. In fact, I think it's the best pepper mill I've ever owned -- and I've owned a lot of them.
1234540
It is a fine grind, like coffee. I brewed it in a small auto drip coffee maker (cone filter) but found it very week even when made with an enormous quantity. Perhaps it might be better in a french press...I do not know, since I gave up on it!
916894
I agree with others on grinding fresh ginger. However, I've ground dried ginger root in the Krups, and it did a good job.
654964
I like Fresh ground pepper so I don't put in much more than I'm going to use. I doesn't seem to make any difference to the grinder how much there is in it.
1130292
I have the grinder and the salt does clump in the humid weather. It still grinds okay though.
1248867
I think so you may have to grind it first if don't want salt chunks. The maker says to dehydrate in the oven before grinding is best.
1237471
I am not sure what you mean by "wet grinder," but tonight I used the Ninja to make dosa batter from 1/4 cup of red lentils and 3/4 cup long-grain white rice, plus the water I had soaked them in, and it easily made a beautiful smooth batter. Not grainy at all. I also made a dosa batter of 1/4 cup from red lentils and 3/4 cup of whole-grain basmati rice the same way. That also came out nice and smooth, but it did take a bit longer and I had to add extra water because the mixture failed to move around enough inside the container so it could all be ground well. I think this was due to the rice being whole-grain, and not the fault of the Ninja. I would not try to grind soaked rice without adding enough water. You could probably grind dry things like flax seeds, which 'flow around' when I grind them in my little Mr. Coffee grinder, but things that have been soaked want to stick to the sides of the container, rather than flow the way we need them to. I would say, give up on trying to use the Ninja to "dry grind" anything that has been soaked. Now I have the two mixtures, which are the consistency of pancake batter, fermenting in two bowls covered with plastic wrap, and I am looking forward to eating dosas tomorrow night.
1757718
Although I have ground only coffee beans in mine, it seems that any bean that is dry could be ground in this. Due to the price of this grinder however, I would check with the manufacturer first just to be on the safe side.
404414
Yes, I believe it is. I was happy with the quality of the grind, but everything else was of poor quality. If you plan on using it once a week or less it may be adequate. If you plan on using more frequently you are probably better off spending a bit more on something else.
481853
It grinds evenly. As with any grinder, just observe the fill limit. So far, we are very pleased. It's compact and sturdy.
490359
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?
1732652
Apologies in advance if this isn't what you are looking for... Does the following help?When finished grinding a specified number of cups, and you *do not* tap the side of the housing, there is less than a quarter tsp of grounds (qualify this: winter season, low humidity, northern midwest US, at this writing). If you gently tap the housing, there really is not any retained grounds.If you unlock the feeder bin, and remove it. There is a variable amount, between a 1/8 and a 1/4 cup of half beans and parts. Good Journey!
916890
Only dry spices. I used to grind fresh ginger & sometimes herbs -- not a good move. Eventually the moisture gets into the interior. Use a mini food processor for fresh ginger or grind by hand (the Japanese graters with the little teeth that hold the stringy bits back are excellent) & mix your ground dry spices into it.
84137
I agree it is very wet! My solution was to take it out of the plastic bag it was shipped in and spread it thinly over paper towels. I changed the paper towels each day for about 3 days. I then stored it in an airtight container. It works perfectly in my grinder now. Until the moisture dries from the salt, about the only way to apply it is by hand. Honestly I love this salt! It has an awesome flavor. I hope this helps.
1097997
Quite coarse. Actually at its coarsest setting, it is more like cracked pepper. So for most recipe applications where it calls for coarse ground pepper, I use the next-coarsest setting. It does a very good job of giving a wide range of grinds.
619583
For sure it is cooked. I usually make 3 to 4 cups dry which fills it about halfway. It is a little larger than I need but wanted the option to cook more, I think max 6 dry cups.