Cumin Seeds Whole – 55g

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Cumin seeds are an ancient and versatile spice that is a staple in countless kitchens across the world. Cumin has a khaki colour and peppery and nutty flavour with tangy citrus overtones. It is a key ingredient in curry making. Use in Middle Eastern, Indian, Spanish, and Mexican cooking.

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Flavour Notes:

Cumin seeds are an ancient and versatile spice that is a staple in countless kitchens across the world. Cumin has a khaki colour and peppery and nutty flavour with tangy citrus overtones. Its nutty peppery flavor packs a punch in a wide variety of cuisines such as Mexican, Indian, and Middle Eastern.

Culinary Notes:

Cumin seeds whole and ground are available year-round. Cumin seeds resemble caraway seeds, being oblong in shape, longitudinally ridged, and yellow-brown in colour. This is not surprising as both cumin and caraway, as well as parsley and dill, belong to the same plant family. It is probably not just for taste alone that cumin has made it into the stellar ranks of Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cooking. This ordinary-looking seed is anything but ordinary when it comes to health benefits.

Health Benefits:

Cumin Seeds contain vitamins and has many health benefits. It can help to treat coughs and asthma. It also can be to aid digestion. It contains Vitamin C and Vitamin B.

Ingredients:

100% dried Whole Cumin Seeds

country of origin:

Grown in India, packed in Australia

other names or spelling:

Jeera, Kimyon, White Cumin, Black Cumin, Cuminum cyminum, Bunium persicum

How to use

  • To enhance the flavour, lightly toast them before using them
  • Use them to flavour couscous, vegetables or meat
  • Mix with other spices to obtain a seasoning blend for sauces or curries
  • In European cuisine use in sausages and to flavour cheeses and bread
  • Use them as a garnish on squash or soups
  • They go well with allspice, anise, brown mustard seed, cardamom, cinnamon, coriander, fennel, fenugreek, garlic, ginger, nutmeg, paprika, turmeric and yellow mustard seed

The Spice People FAQs

Whole Cumin Seeds are used to add flavour and aroma to a variety of dishes, including curries, stews, soups, rice dishes, roasted vegetables, and spice blends. They can be toasted, ground, or added whole to recipes, depending on the desired flavour profile.

Yes, Whole Cumin Seeds can be substituted for Ground Cumin in most recipes. However, the flavor intensity may vary, so adjustments may be needed based on personal preference.

Whole Cumin Seeds should be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from moisture, heat, and sunlight. Proper storage will help maintain their flavour and aroma for an extended period.

The amount of Whole Cumin Seeds used in a recipe will vary depending on personal taste preferences and the specific dish being prepared. As a general guideline, start with a small amount and adjust to taste. Keep in mind that they have a strong flavour, so a little can go a long way.

The Spice People FAQs

Simple or smoke paprika along with cayenne pepper is the best alternative. Paprika tastes similar to Kashmiri Chilli, while cayenne paper adds to its spice.

Dried Kashmiri chilli is more flavorful than hot, ranging from 1,000-2,000 Scoville Heat Units. It’s mildly hot but not too spicy.

These spices are different. Paprika is the sweet cousin of Kashmiri chilli specific to western cuisine. Kashmiri chilli popular in Indian cuisine and is hotter than paprika.

Place the Kashmiri chilli under the sun for two days. When the chillies turn crispy, grind them in a food mill. Cool down the powder and store it in an airtight jar.

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This subtle and artful balance provides the perfect flavour foundation for creating the best Malaysian food with the addition of salty hits from dried anchovies and shrimp, up to ten different soy sauces ranging from salty to sweet, puckering sourness from tamarind pulp, and sweetness from palm sugar and coconut milk. Cook your own authentic Malaysian Cuisine with our Malaysian spices online and explore our catalogue of beautiful recipes you can make with this spice blend.

History & influences

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