Carom Seed - Amjo 100g

Carom seeds, also known as Ajwai or Amjo are the fruit of the ajwain herb and are a popular spice in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines, recognized for their strong, bitter flavor and thyme-like aroma. These small, pungent seeds are used to enhance the taste of curries, lentils, and breads and are also prized in traditional medicine for their ability to aid digestion, relieve bloating and flatulence, and for their anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Carom seeds contain fiber, antioxidants, and essential oils with thymol, which is the active component responsible for their distinct smell and health benefits. Carom seeds have a strong, pungent, and bitter taste, with an aroma similar to thyme. They are rarely eaten raw but are often dry-roasted or added to hot oil in a process called tadka to release their aromatic oils. Carom seeds are a staple in Indian cooking and are used in various dishes, including curries, lentil (dal) dishes, and breads like parathas. They are also used in Middle Eastern cuisines for meat dishes and as a preservative for pickles and chutneys. They are widely used in traditional medicine to improve digestion, relieve indigestion, gas, and bloating by improving the flow of stomach acids. The active compound in Carom seeds, thymol, provides antibacterial and antifungal properties. Carom seeds are also associated with benefits like improving cholesterol levels, lowering blood pressure, and possessing antioxidant properties.