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.