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Whole Cumin Seeds (High-Aroma Premium)

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Premium whole cumin seeds with a warm, nutty, earthy aroma for tempering.

  • Selected for high aromatic oil
  • Warm, nutty, earthy flavour
  • Blooms beautifully in hot oil for tempering
  • Whole seeds, grind fresh for blends
  • Resealable pouch keeps the aroma in
$7

Available to pre-orderSKU: CC-CUM-PRM

Size: 50g

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Description

Premium whole cumin seeds (Cuminum cyminum) selected for high aromatic oil, the jeera that makes tempering (tadka) sing. Warm, nutty and earthy, they bloom in hot oil and grind fresh into curry blends.

How to Use

  • Splutter in hot oil for tadka and tempering
  • Toast and grind into curry powders
  • Add to rice, dhal and vegetable dishes
  • Mix into spice rubs and breads

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It is the technique of blooming whole spices like cumin in hot oil to release their aroma before adding them to a dish.

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