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Black Cumin Seeds

Nigella sativa Allergen-Free
Black Cumin Seeds

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Ranunculaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Indian|Middle Eastern|North African
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Nigella sativa plant seeds

Was ist Black Cumin Seeds?

Small, tear-shaped black seeds with a pungent, slightly bitter, and peppery flavor, commonly used in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines.

Wie schmeckt Black Cumin Seeds?

Black Cumin Seeds hat einen pungent, peppery, slightly bitter, earthy, nutty Geschmack mit aromatic, slightly smoky, onion-like Aromen.

Taste
Pungent, Peppery, Slightly bitter, Earthy, Nutty
Texture
Crunchy (when whole), gritty (when ground)
Aroma
Aromatic, Slightly smoky, Onion-like
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Nährwertangaben

Per 1 tsp (2g)
Calories344 kcal
Total Fat15 g
Saturated Fat0.6 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein16 g
Total Carbohydrate52 g
Dietary Fiber40 g
Total Sugars0 g
Calcium1860 mg
Iron10.5 mg
Potassium1788 mg

Geheimtipp des Chefs

Dry-roasting black cumin seeds briefly before adding them to dishes enhances their nutty, onion-like aroma and reduces their bitterness, making their flavor more pronounced.

Black Cumin Seeds Ersatz & Verhältnisse

Der beste Ersatz für Black Cumin Seeds ist Nigella Seeds, verwendet im Verhältnis 1:1. Often interchangeable, Nigella sativa is precisely what most call 'black cumin seeds' commercially. Offers the same characteristic flavor.

Ersatz für Black Cumin Seeds mit Verhältnissen
Ersatz Verhältnis Am besten geeignet für
Nigella Seeds Am besten 1:1 Often interchangeable, Nigella sativa is precisely what most call 'black cumin seeds' commercially. Offers the same characteristic flavor.
Regular Cumin Seeds 1/2:1 Provides an earthy undertone, but lacks the specific peppery and bitter notes of black cumin. Use with a touch of black pepper.
Black Sesame Seeds 1:1 Offers a visual similarity and nutty crunch, but no flavor resemblance. Good for garnish when flavor isn't paramount.
Mustard Seeds (ground) 1/4:1 Can provide a pungent, peppery kick, but will significantly alter the flavor profile. Best for curries where other spices can balance.

Wie man Black Cumin Seeds auswählt & lagert

Look for whole, unbroken seeds with a rich, dark color and distinct aroma.

Womit passt Black Cumin Seeds gut zusammen?

  • Lentils
  • potatoes
  • eggplant
  • chicken
  • lamb
  • flatbreads
  • pickles
  • curries
  • chutneys.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Wie schmeckt Black Cumin Seeds?

Pungent|Peppery|Slightly bitter|Earthy|Nutty Aromatic|Slightly smoky|Onion-like

Was ist ein guter Ersatz für Black Cumin Seeds?

Der beste Ersatz ist Nigella Seeds (1:1). Often interchangeable, Nigella sativa is precisely what most call 'black cumin seeds' commercially. Offers the same characteristic flavor.

Wie wählt und lagert man Black Cumin Seeds?

Look for whole, unbroken seeds with a rich, dark color and distinct aroma.

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