Ground cumin (djinten, jeera)
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Specifications
| Type herb | Komijnzaad | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Usage | Depending on application. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Country of Origin | India | ||||||||||||||||||
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Description
Ground cumin seed, more than just a spice for curry dishes
Ground cumin seed is a spice that deserves a lot more attention than it has received so far. We mainly know cumin from cheese and as part of curry and Cajun seasonings. But even on its own this healthy seed gives a surprising aroma to a wide variety of dishes. In the Netherlands it is also known under the name ‘djinten’ or ‘djintan’, derived from the Indonesian name for the spice. At Natural Spices you can buy ground cumin seed online in a package of 400 grams, 1 kg, 5 kg or 25 kg. Since the ground spice is somewhat sensitive to external influences, you should store it airtight in a cool, dark place after purchase. That way it remains in optimal condition to impart its warm, spicy character to your dishes.
Using ground cumin seed in your kitchen
Ground cumin seed can do more than season curry dishes as part of a team. In the Netherlands we know the spice from cumin cheese and we also regularly add it to sauerkraut. Ground cumin seed also works well in Mexican dishes and adds a little extra to dishes intended for the grill or barbecue. Couscous and lamb are also particularly suited to a combination with this spice. Ground cumin seed is often confused with caraway seed. Cumin, however, is somewhat less sharp and slightly more bitter than caraway. Ground cumin seed is also quite different from turmeric, which is obtained from the roots of a completely different plant. The two are comparable in terms of medicinal benefits and are both known as aids for weight loss.
Where does ground cumin seed come from?
Ground cumin seed comes from the cumin plant, which originates in Iran, Syria, India and Turkey. The cumin powder you can buy online at Natural Spices originates from Turkish soil. The leaves of the plant somewhat resemble those of fennel and the seeds have a light nut-pepper taste, which you can somewhat compare to anise. The cumin plant belongs to the same family as dill, coriander and chervil. Like these herbs, ground cumin seed has a strong, piquant and at the same time slightly bitter aroma and taste.
Want to know more? Also read our blog "Cumin: what is it, how does it taste and what do you use it for?"
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