| Cumin |
| Spiskummin |
Aromatic Seed: Spice: Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) (sometimes spelled cummin) is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native from the east Mediterranean to East India. |
| Season: Available all year round dried. |
An essential ingredient in most chili powders it is used to flavor curries, stews, meats, tofu and vegetable dishes.
The flavor of cumin plays a major role in Cuban, Mexican, Thai, Vietnamese, Turkish, Afghan and Indian cuisines. Cumin is a critical ingredient of chili powder, and is found in achiote blends, adobos, sofrito, garam masala, curry powder, and bahaarat.
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