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Ajwain Seeds

Trachyspermum ammi Allergen-Free
Ajwain Seeds

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Apiaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Indian
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Ajwain plant (seed)

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Ajwain Seeds ?

Small, oval, carom seeds with a pungent, bitter taste reminiscent of thyme and oregano, common in Indian cuisine.

Quel goût a le/la/l'Ajwain Seeds ?

Le/La/L'Ajwain Seeds a un goût pungent, bitter, warm, herbal avec des arômes thyme-like, oregano-like, carvacrol.

Taste
Pungent, Bitter, Warm, Herbal
Texture
Small, Crunchy (whole), Powdery (ground)
Aroma
Thyme-like, Oregano-like, Carvacrol
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Valeurs nutritionnelles

Per 1 tsp (2g)
Calories305 kcal
Total Fat15 g
Saturated Fat2 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein16 g
Total Carbohydrate43 g
Dietary Fiber10 g
Total Sugars0 g
Calcium380 mg
Iron10 mg
Potassium1300 mg

Le secret du chef

Always dry roast ajwain seeds briefly before adding to dishes to enhance their aroma and mellow their bitterness.

Substituts & Proportions pour Ajwain Seeds

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Ajwain Seeds est Thyme, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1 (use less). Provides a similar warm, herbal, slightly bitter note, but less intense.

Substituts pour Ajwain Seeds avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
Thyme Meilleur 1:1 (use less) Provides a similar warm, herbal, slightly bitter note, but less intense.
Cumin Seeds 1:1 Different flavor, but can add warmth and earthy notes to Indian dishes.
Oregano 1:1 (use less) Offers a robust herbal flavor, but lacks the distinctive pungency of ajwain.
Fennel Seeds 1:1 Anise-like flavor, can be used in some savory dishes where ajwain adds warmth.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'Ajwain Seeds

  1. Buy whole seeds for maximum freshness and grind as needed.
  2. Store in an airtight container away from light.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Ajwain Seeds ?

  • Lentil dishes (dal)
  • Bread (paratha)
  • Potato dishes
  • Roasted vegetables
  • Legumes.

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Ajwain Seeds ?

Pungent, Bitter, Warm, Herbal Thyme-like, Oregano-like, Carvacrol

Quel est un bon substitut pour Ajwain Seeds ?

Le meilleur substitut est Thyme (1:1 (use less)). Provides a similar warm, herbal, slightly bitter note, but less intense.

Comment choisir et conserver le Ajwain Seeds ?

Buy whole seeds for maximum freshness and grind as needed. Store in an airtight container away from light.

Ingrédients Spice associés

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