Brown Cumin Seed, Packaging Size : Plastic Packet

Cumin is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native to the Irano-Turanian Region. Its seeds are used in the cuisines of many cultures in both whole and ground form. Cumin has been in use as a spice for thousands of years.
In India, cumin seed is almost exclusively cultivated in Rajasthan and Gujarat. It grows abundantly in the mild, equable climate of Gujarat and Rajasthan where rich, well-drained, sandy, loamy soil and the sunny conducive environment are available. Thus Gujarat and Rajasthan are the two main production centers in India.
Cumin seeds have a warm, earthy flavor and aroma with a bit of both sweetness and bitterness. The whole seeds need to be toasted or fried in oil to release their full flavor. Once they are toasted, they can be used whole or ground into a powder to add to dishes.
Cumin is an essential ingredient in many mixed spices, chutneys, and chili and curry powders. It is especially popular in Asian, North African, and Latin American cuisines. The seed-like fruits can be used whole or ground as a spice. Their distinctive aroma is heavy and strong, and their taste is warm and reminiscent of caraway.