Organic ground cumin: eastern spice that has conquered the whole world

Organic ground cumin is also known in the Netherlands as ‘djinten’ or ‘djintan’. You also occasionally encounter ‘jintan’, a corruption of the Indonesian name for cumin. Whatever you call the spice, its warm and spicy flavor adds value to more dishes than you might initially think. Cumin originates in Turkey, the Middle East and India. The organic ground cumin that you can order online from us comes from Turkey and is cultivated there organically. You can buy the ground seed in a package of 150 grams or 1 kilogram.

The taste of organic ground cumin

The sharp and warm taste of organic ground cumin is at the same time earthy and anise-like. It is very similar to organic caraway seed, but that is somewhat stronger in flavor. Cumin is less sharp in taste and slightly more bitter. Organic ground cumin is also regularly compared to or even confused with turmeric. However, turmeric is obtained from the roots of a completely different plant. The cumin plant is related to the dill, coriander and chervil plants. These also have a piquant and slightly bitter taste.

In which dishes do you use organic ground cumin?

Organic ground cumin is a spice that you can use in many dishes from various international cuisines. Cumin goes great with curry, coriander and parsley. But even on its own it can create a full and interesting aroma. Organic ground cumin is delicious in warm cheese dishes and sauces, in couscous and tagines, and an indispensable ingredient in Mexican chili con carne. Besides those dishes it also has its place in a traditional Dutch dish. Various stamppotten (especially sauerkraut) as well as an endive dish get a special twist from it. Cumin also goes hand in hand with meat, especially lamb.

Want to know more? Also read our blog "Cumin: what is it, how does it taste and what do you use it for?"