Type: Spice (whole or ground) Description: Dried fruit from a plant in the parsley family Flavor: Slightly bitter, pungent, nutty, hot Uses: Chili and curry powder blends, fish, lamb, pickling, sausages; Middle Eastern, Asian and Mediterranean recipes
"White" cumin seeds are oval, ridged and greenish brown in colour They have a strong aroma and flavour and can be used as a whole or ground Ready-ground cumin powder is widely available Black cumin seeds are dark and aromatic and are used to flavour curries and rice
This spice is a member of the parsley family and dates back to the Old Testament Also called "cumino " Its nutty-flavored seeds are used to make curries, chili powders, and Kümmel liqueur
A flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native to the region from the eastern Mediterranean to India
A dwarf umbelliferous plant, somewhat resembling fennel (Cuminum Cyminum), cultivated for its seeds, which have a bitterish, warm taste, with an aromatic flavor, and are used like those of anise and caraway
Also known as Comino, Cumin seeds come in three colors: Amber, white and black Cumin, a dried fruit of the parsley family is available in seed or ground form It is most commonly used in Curry dishes and Chili dishes
Another important spice in Indian cooking of which there are two types: black and white cumin (jeera) seeds with the latter being extensively used
Cumin is a sweet-smelling spice, and is popular in Indian cooking. the seeds of a plant that have a sweet smell and are used especially in Mexican and Indian cooking, or the plant that they grow on. Small, slender annual herb (Cuminum cyminum) of the carrot family (Apiaceae). It is cultivated in the Mediterranean region, India, China, and Mexico. Its seeds, which are actually dried fruits, are used in many spice mixtures such as chili and curry powders. Cumin is especially popular in Asian, North African, and Latin American cuisines. Its oil is used in perfumes, for flavouring liquors, and for medicinal purposes
Available both in a powder and as seeds Freshly ground seeds impart a robust fragrance and flavor to curries, salsas, soups, and marinades For heightened aroma, roast the whole seeds for a couple of minutes in a dry skillet or toaster oven before grinding
aromatic seeds of the cumin herb of the carrot family dwarf Mediterranean annual long cultivated for its aromatic seeds
A spice frequently used in Latin American, Oriental, and Indian cooking Cumin has a warm, salty-sweet flavor similar to caraway Recipe: Tandoor-Style Chicken Breasts