Description
- shajeera / Shahi Jeera is a rare secret best kept in your pantry / kitchen
- Kala jeera / Jiri/ Jira (whole) is used in small amounts because of its exotic, flowery flavor; Definitely used in Biryanis and Curries.
- Best used in cooking mughlai dishes, biryanis, tandoori preparations,curries , special ingredient for kitchen and pantry Indian Garam Masala
- Kaali Jeeri is popular in combination with Ajwain and Methi for reducing weight and improving digestive health.
- HOW TO USE: It is recommended to add shah jeera at the end of cooking process as simmering on heat for longer periods of time may cause its flavor to turn bitter. Toast the seeds briefly either in oil or dry roast in a heated pan before adding to recipe
- It is helpful for the treatment of the skin diseases in which it helps to reduce itching and skin irritation.
- Mostly in India, black cumin seeds are used in biryani, snacks and sweets. You can also grind the powder along with other spices and consume with lukewarm water or use it in your day to day culinary.
The fruits, usually used whole, have a pungent, anise-like flavor and aroma that comes from essential oils, mostly carvone and limonene. Anethole, generally regarded as a minor product in the essential oil of this species, has also been found to be a major component. Caraway is used as a spice in breads, especially rye bread. The roots may be cooked as a vegetable like parsnips or carrots.