Cumin seeds are a staple of Indian cooking, and used in almost all curries and curry powder mixes. This 400g pack is a good size and will last for many months for regular curry-eaters. Whole cumin in this form will keep fresher for longer than the powder, though many people find the cumin powder convenient.

Please note that the image depicts the 100g pack (we are working on photographing the 400g cumin seed pack).

Directions

Best results are achieved when cumin seeds are ground immediately before use. This releases the flavours (in the essential oils within the seed) as close to the moment of cooking as possible, locking in the freshness. Heating the cumin seeds in a pan immediately before crushing will intensify the flavour.

If you do not have a mortar and pestle for crushing, a rolling pin will suffice, or the appropriate attachment on a blender.

Use around a tablespoon of cumin (10g) per person, according to taste.

Ingredients:

Cumin Seeds (whole) For more information on our ingredients policy please see here