Tip - How to Crush Fennel Seeds Without a Mortar and Pestle | eHow

Mortars and pestles were commonly used to pulverize, crush and grind herbs prior to automation, but they still have a loyal following among purists for the texture they produce. In fact, true aioli -- Provencal aioli -- still uses a mortar and pestle to achieve its classic texture. Fennel seeds, which are actually fruits of the fennel plant, work...