Product Description
🌱 Jeera (Cumin Seeds) -
Jeera (Cumin Seeds, $Cuminum\ cyminum$) is a fundamental spice globally, renowned for its pervasive warm aroma and deep, earthy flavor that defines much of Indian and global cuisine.
Appearance: Small, boat-shaped, oblong seeds distinguished by fine, pale ridges running lengthwise. They are typically a light, pale brown or yellow-brown color.
Flavor Profile: Possesses a unique, warm, nutty, earthy, and slightly smoky flavor. This depth is released and maximized when the seeds are either dry-roasted or briefly fried in oil (tempering).
Culinary Role: Jeera is perhaps the most frequently used tempering spice in India, where whole seeds are bloomed in hot oil for tadka. It is also a key ingredient in almost all spice blends (masalas) and defines dishes like Jeera Rice and Aloo Jeera.
Health Focus: Primarily known as a powerful digestive aid. It is rich in essential oils that stimulate digestion and is an excellent source of Iron, making it a staple in traditional remedies for bloating and gas.
Jeera is an indispensable spice, providing a signature earthy warmth to food while offering well-recognized benefits for digestive health and iron intake.