Cumin Seeds (or comino) are one of the most consumed spices in the world. Cumin is a key ingredient in many curry blends and chili powders. Add whole cumin seeds to sausages, soups, and breads for an earthy and slightly spicy flavor. Grind cumin seeds with a spice grinder or mortar and pestle for a finer cumin powder.
These whole cumin seeds are strong, earthy, and slightly spicy. Cumin pairs well with allspice, chiles, garlic, ginger, and turmeric.
Cumin seeds are a key ingredient in many curry and chili powders. Grind cumin and use to season tamales, BBQ sauces, and burgers. Add whole cumin seeds to sausages, cheeses, sauerkraut, soups, and breads.
It is now cultivated in other hot regions of India, the Mediterranean, and Northern Africa. Currently, more than 50% of all cumin seeds come from India. The strong, earthy, slightly spicy flavor of cumin is available either freshly ground or as whole seeds. Use whole seeds in sausages, pickles, sauerkraut, soups and breads. At many French restaurants, mild cheeses are served with a little dish of cumin seeds and pepper. Roasting cumin seeds will bring out their full aromatic flavor.
What are cumin seeds?
Cumin seeds are the dried seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant, which is in the parsley family.
How do you use cumin seeds?
Whole cumin seeds are commonly used in sausages, pickles, sauerkraut, soups and breads. You can also grind cumin seeds using a mortar & pestle or grinder to make your own finely ground cumin powder.
Can I substitute ground cumin for cumin seeds?
If you are looking to just add the flavor of earthy cumin, just use ground cumin in place of cumin seeds.
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