cumin seed

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cumin
noun[U]
uk
/ˈkjuː.mɪn/us
/ˈkuː.mɪn/
a spice consisting of the pleasant-smelling seeds of a plant or a powder made from these seeds, used especially in South Asian and Western Asian cooking, or the ...
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seed
noun
uk
/siːd/us
/siːd/
a small, round or oval object produced by a plant and from which, when it is planted, a new plant ...
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You can getcuminseedin the supermarket nowadays.
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Typically, panch phoron consists of fenugreek seed, nigella seed,cuminseed, black mustard seed and fennel seed in equal parts.
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In general, chuanr may be spiced according to preference, but generallycuminseed, dried pepper flakes, salt, and sesame or sesame oil are sprinkled or brushed onto it.
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Crush or mince one or two cloves of garlic and throw into the pot, then add about half a teaspoon of oregano and a quarter teaspoon ofcuminseed.
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Its other ingredients are turmeric powder, cumin seeds, asafoetida and salt.
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It is made from flour, water, and cumin seeds (optional).
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Cumin seeds, chili powder, turmeric and bay leaves are also very popular.
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Turmeric powder or cumin seeds or garam masala can be added for different taste.
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While making the dough; sliced onions and carrots, chopped coriander and cumin seeds can also be added for taste.
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Sliced onions and carrots, chopped coriander, cumin seeds and sesame seeds can also be added while kneading the dough.
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The sauce is generally cooked with garlic, ginger, onion, tomatoes, cilantro, cumin seeds and other spices.
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Add cumin seeds and asafoetida and cook on medium heat till the cumin seeds change colour.
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The main spices used are cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, green and red peppers, cloves, garlic, cumin seeds, coriander, and turmeric.
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The ingredients used are rice, cumin seeds, vegetable oil, onions and coriander leaves.
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Other ingredients may include mint, roasted cumin seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves, salt and sugar.
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Thereafter, the couple is asked to place a paste made from cumin seeds and jaggery on each others head.
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Later fried cumin seeds and some other spices are sprinkled on it.
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Sometimes it is also fried in hot oil with cumin seeds.
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Cumin seeds have eight ridges with oil canals.
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Coarsely ground, roasted cumin seeds and salt are added to enhance its taste.
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