Description
Ground cumin is the key ingredient in spice blends and curry powder. Cumin is the go-to spice to bring out the authentic taste of beans, curries, rice, and vegetable dishes.
Ground cumin also goes well with bread, pungent cheeses, cabbage, chicken, lentils, potatoes, sauerkraut, squash, eggplant, and chicken. Cumin is delicious and matches well with other spices to create a unique flavor profile. Cumin complements yellow mustard, turmeric, paprika, garlic, fenugreek, nutmeg, fennel, cinnamon, coriander, and cardamom.
Health Benefits of Ground Cumin
It also improves metabolism by promoting speedy digestion. Ground cumin is also rich in iron. It also has antioxidants and beneficial plant compounds such as phenols, flavonoids, terpenes, and alkaloids.
What is Ground Cumin
Cumin is a popular spice made from the seed of a plant known as the Cuminum cyminum. It is an annual plant harvested by hand and resembles caraway seeds. Cumin is a member of the parsley family.
Cumin is a must-have spice for cooks in the Middle East, North Africa, Latin America, Far East, Spain, and Mexico. This is the spice that creates the distinct taste of these continent’s most famous dishes.
Ground cumin is good on its own and is also an essential component of curry spice blends. Cumin is also an ingredient in adobos, chili powder, achiote blends, and garam masala.
How to Use Ground Cumin
Use ground cumin to season enchiladas, ground beef, barbeque, tacos, burgers, chili, tomato sauce, tacos, Mexican-style rice, and beef stew. You can also add a pinch of cumin powder to black bean or chicken soup.
