Organic Jeera Powder (Cumin), Conscious Food (100gm)
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Cumin powder is a prime ingredient found in curry powders and is prepared by dry roasting and grinding cumin seeds.
Cumin seeds are commonly known as aakha jeera' or jeera' in India. These oblong brown- coloured seeds' are small dried fruits of a plant found in the parsley family. These seeds are small and look modest but are packed with flavour.
All through history cumin has played a vital role as both food and medicine. The popularity of cumin grew due to its peppery flavour, which made it a good substitute for black pepper, which was very expensive and hard to find.
For thousands of years, the cumin plant has been cultivated in the Middle East, India, China, and Mediterranean countries. Currently, India is the largest producer of cumin in the world.
Cumin is one of the most popular spices in the world. It is a widely used in Middle Eastern, Asian, Mediterranean and Mexican cuisines.
Product attributes
- Organic
- Aromatic
- Peppery
- Warmly bitter in taste
- Slightly Sweet
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
How to use
- Use as a condiment
- For flavouring lassi
- For flavouring dal and soup
- For flavouring curries
- For seasoning salads
- Add to homemade chutney
- Add to homemade masala mixes
Benefits
- Natural laxative cumin powder contains dietary fiber, which acts as a natural laxative in and helps to keep the digestive system healthy and prevent constipation.
- Good for digestion cumins rich aroma activates the salivary glands in our mouths, which facilitates the primary digestion of food and helps treat digestion-related problems.
- Acts as a disinfectant The essential oils present in cumin acts as a disinfectant, which fight viral infections that cause the common cold. Cumin also acts as an anti-congestive for those suffering from respiratory conditions such as bronchitis and asthma.
- Abundance of iron the iron found in cumin makes it a nutritious addition to the daily diet of anaemic people, as it helps in the production of red blood cells. It is particularly important for pregnant or lactating women, growing children, and menstruating women. Iron also increases the energy levels and metabolism of the body.
- Boosts immunity the presence of vitamin C, vitamin A, iron and essential oils in cumin boosts our immune system. It stimulates the function of white blood cells and helps to keep infections away.
How to store
Keep in an airtight container in a cool and dry place.
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