682 cumin seed recipes

Toast whole spices until smoky, grind with dried chilies and aromatics, then blend with oil and wine for a thick Ethiopian berbere paste that clings to meats and vegetables.

Malaysian squid satay: tender squid skewers marinated in a freshly toasted cumin, coriander and chile spice paste with fish sauce, lime and brown sugar, grilled fast over a hot fire and served with a peanut-chili dipping sauce.

Homemade Cajun spice blend with cayenne, black pepper, oregano, thyme, cumin, cardamom, fennel, and coriander. Makes 2 cups of bold, aromatic seasoning for any protein or vegetable.

Gobhi mung simmers split yellow mung beans with cauliflower, potatoes, and turmeric, finished with a sizzling cumin-ghee tarka. North Indian vegetarian comfort dish.

Grilled game sausage patties of ground duck, pork shoulder, and pancetta with cinnamon and cumin, wrapped in caul fat. Served on garlicky wilted kale with balsamic reduction.

Kenyan samosa-style bread machine loaf with spiced ground beef, peas, and East African aromatics. A fusion bread that bakes the flavors of Kenya into a yeast loaf.

Tender beef chuck slow-braised with cinnamon, cumin, tomato paste, and pearl onions, then crowned with crumbled feta. This Greek stifado fills the kitchen with warm spice and Mediterranean soul.

Chicken korma marinated in yogurt with freshly ground spices, simmered with a poppy seed-cashew-almond paste, coconut, and green chilies. A rich South Indian curry.

Herb crusted lamb chops marinated in toasted cumin, garlic, lemon, orange juice, and two kinds of basil, then grilled over charcoal. A bright, citrus-forward rub that balances rich [lamb](/recipes/lamb) beautifully.

Aloo Gobi with diced potatoes and cauliflower cooked in ghee with mustard seeds, cumin, garam masala, and fresh tomatoes. A classic Indian vegetarian dish ready in 30 minutes.

If you're not in the mood for meat, try this scrumptious dish made with black eyed peas, squash, chili peppers and corn.

This succulent Eastern dish has a unique spicy taste that will have you begging for a second helping.

Beer-braised jalapeño chili loaded with beef and pork, three kinds of chiles, and toasted cumin, with no beans in sight. A fiery Texas-style bowl that simmers low in the crock-pot until the meat falls apart.

Spring kichadi with basmati rice, mung beans, seasonal vegetables, and a ghee-toasted spice base of cumin, mustard seeds, and turmeric. A gentle, nourishing Ayurvedic one-pot meal.

Pan-seared salmon with an herb crust, cumin-coriander yogurt crema and smoky chipotle salsa. Restaurant-style plated fish with bold Mexican-inspired flavors.

Turkey and spinach phyllo pie: ground turkey seasoned with cumin and nutmeg, layered with sauteed onions, fresh spinach, and mozzarella in buttery filo pastry, finished with sesame seeds.