Cumin Powder
Product Description:
Cumin Seed Powder is an ancient spice. It was discovered in excavations in ancient Egypt, where it was used as both a spice and a preserve for mummies. Today, it’s one of the most reached for spices in Middle Eastern, South Asian, Latin American, and North African cuisines. Part of the parsley family, it’s a pale brown spice made from the dried seed of a plant called Cuminum cyminum.
You can cook with cumin in both whole seed and ground form, both of which lend warm, earthy aroma and flavor to dishes. Cumin is also a component in many different spice blends, such as curry powder, chili powder, garam masala, and ras el hanout.
Cumin is a deeply earthy, fragrant spice that makes everything from South Asian curries and rice to chili and falafel sing. It comes in whole seed and ground form and is an essential part of a well-stocked spice cabinet.
Earthy cumin is a spice that brings instant warmth and depth to a recipe. Whether you’re sitting down to a steaming bowl of chili or digging into a fragrant lamb curry, the dish really wouldn’t be the same without the popular spice.
Cumin is a key player in any well-stocked spice cabinet and is absolutely worth getting to know. Dive into this curious spice, from its ancient history to its variations and versatility.
