Why does nobody talk about using a microwave to bloom spices?

I was in a rush to finish a curry paste last week and my pan was full, so I put the cumin and coriander seeds in a bowl and zapped them for 15 seconds. They popped and smelled amazing, way faster than toasting in a dry pan. Has anyone else tried this or am I breaking some sacred rule?

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riverwhite13d ago

@phoenixgreen I bet they popped alright, sounds like you made a tiny seed light show in your microwave.

phoenixgreen3mo ago

You put seeds in a bowl and they actually popped in the microwave?

jason_bailey293mo ago

Yeah @phoenixgreen, you gotta use a paper bag and listen for the pops to slow down.