Cumin Seed - Jeera 100g

Cumin is the dried seed of the Cuminum cyminum plant, a member of the Parsley family, used as a popular spice for its warm, earthy flavor and aroma. It's a staple in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cuisines and can be found as either whole seeds or ground powder. Cumin has a long history of use, dating back to ancient Egypt and the Middle East, where it was used for both culinary and medicinal purposes, including as an ingredient in mummy preservation. It has a distinct warm, earthy, and musky aroma and flavor. The small, oblong, brownish-yellow seeds resemble caraway seeds and are longitudinally ridged.
In Indian cooking, whole cumin seeds (also known as Jeera) are often "tempered" by heating them in oil at the start of cooking to release their flavor.
Cumin is essential in many cuisines, including Indian, Mexican, Middle Eastern, North African, and South American dishes. Cumin is an ancient spice, first cultivated in Egypt and the Middle East and found in 4,000-year-old excavations.
Beyond a spice, it was also used in ancient Egypt as part of the mummification process.