Skip to main content Scroll Top

How to use cumin powder

Cumin powder gives flavor, aroma and heat to dishes prepared with ground cumin seeds; it’s used profusely throughout India, especially in curries, and is very versatile as to how you may incorporate it into a recipe, depending on its intended outcome. spices exporter from India 

CUMMY POWDER USES

FOR CURRIED DISHES, GRAVY DISHES

Enhance flavor by adding cumin powder to vegetables, dal , meat curry dishes while you are cooking.

FOR TADKA (TEMPERING)

After adding cooking oil + mustard seeds + garlic, you can sprinkle cumin powder for added aroma.

FOR RICE DISHES

You may want to mix the cumin powder into your pulao or jeera rice for a warm, earthy flavour.

FOR SNACK FOODS / STREET FOODS

Chaat, pani puri, roasted snack foods, all contain cumin in some form or another for an added tang/spice.

FOR MARINADE USES

You can mix cumin powder into curd / marinade spice mixes (for marinating paneer or chicken, or vegetables) to create a great tasting marinade.

FOR SALADS / RAITA

Roasted cumin powder is a nice sprinkle on top of your raita, curd or salad for an additional taste.

FOR BEVERAGES

A pinch of cumin powder mixed into buttermilk (chaas) can help digestion and add taste to buttermilk.