Cumin

Cumin (pronounced "come-in") is the pale green seed of Cuminum cyminum, a small herb in the parsley family. The seed is uniformly eliptical and deeply furrowed.

General
Region Produced
Traditional Uses
Aroma/Taste
Storage
Ideas
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General

Cumin (pronounced "come-in") is the pale green seed of Cuminum cyminum, a small herb in the parsley family. The seed is uniformly eliptical and deeply furrowed.

Region Produced

Iran and India

Traditional Uses

Cumin is frequently used in Mexican dishes such as chili con carne and hot tamales as well as East Indian and Middle-eastern dishes.

Aroma/Taste

Cumin has a distinctive, slightly bitter yet warm flavor.

Storage

Store in cool, dark, dry places.

Ideas

For a change of pace, try ground Cumin added to tangy lime or lemon based marinades for chicken, turkey, lamb, and pork. Or, add Cumin to chili, spicy meat stews, barbecue marinades, and sauces.

Related recipes

Garlicky Cumin Oven Fries

Instead of deep-frying, these oven baked crispy-garlicky fries are much lower fat but will still well satisfy your appetite. Serve it with ketchup or any your favorite dipping sauce along with your grilled burger.

Cumin, Garlic & Paprika Oven Fries

Craving some fries? But don't want those deep-fried stuff? These cumin, garlic and paprika oven fries will definitely satisfy your craving with the delicious flavor and crispy texture but without giving too much fat.

Broccoli with Lime & Cumin Dressing

Quick steamed broccoli with fresh Caribbean inspired flavors.

Kohlrabi, Carrot & Radish Slaw with Toasted Cumin Vinaigrette

The crunchy vegetables give the slaw great texture and refreshing taste, the toasted cumin dressing brings the flavor altogether. A great side dish is served beside your BBQ.

Cumin Spiced Chick-Pea Salad with Bell Pepper

Chickpeas toss with crisp bell peppers, scallions, and cilantro in a cumin-spiked dressing brightened by ginger, garlic, and fresh lemon juice. Chill overnight for a make-ahead potluck winner.

Chicken Thighs Glazed with Orange-Thyme-Cumin Sauce

Very easy to prepare and packed with fairly strong Asian style sweet-sour flavor. Perhaps a bit much on the vinegar, would be good with plain white rice to balance things out.