Whole cumin is an essential ingredient for any spice rack. It has a warm, earthy flavour with a bitter finish. It’s particularly popular in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking.

The small brown seeds can be used whole or crushed to a fine powder. If you’re using them whole, dry fry them in a hot pan to release their flavour and aroma.

In Indian cooking, cumin seeds are added to curries and spice blends like garam masala. Sizzle the seeds in ghee with other spices to temper tarka dahl. Cumin is great friends with coriander, ginger and mustard seeds.

You will find this earthy spice in recipes from around the world. Use it to flavour falafel, chilli con carne and grilled meat. In China, cumin takes a starring role in smoky skewers from the Xinjiang region. Recreate them at home with this recipe for cumin lamb skewers.

Mill & Mortar’s whole cumin is grown organically in Sri Lanka.

Store in an airtight container in a dark, dry place.

About Mill & Mortar

Mill & Mortar is a Danish company that sells spices from around the world. Their range includes organic, fair trade and single-estate products. Spices, herbs and salts are carefully selected for their flavour and sustainability. With a vast range to choose from, you can restock your favourites and discover exciting new ingredients.

Product formulations and details may change. For the latest ingredients and allergen information always check product packaging prior to consumption. Ingredients: Cumin, whole, organic

Allergy advice: For allergens see ingredients listed in bold. May contain gluten, peanuts, crustaceans, soybeans, nuts, celery, mustard, milk, sesame seeds, sulphites.