Everest - Cumin Powder, 500 gm

Originating from the well-drained, loamy soils of Gujarat and Rajasthan, this variety of cumin is highly prized for its rich essential oil content, lending it an intense flavor. Cumin seeds possess a deep, earthy taste with a hint of mustiness and are known for their cooling properties. In medieval times, cumin was thought to foster fidelity in lovers and prevent chickens from wandering. In recent years, it has gained popularity in Mexican cuisine.

Originally native to Egypt and the Mediterranean, cumin is now primarily cultivated in India, with Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh being the major producers.

Ingredients:

Cumin seeds.

How to Use:

Roasted very briefly on low fire (for only a minute) on a tawa (girdle) and then ground into powder helps release its flavor more fully. Cumin is considered a digestive.