Spices · seeds
Ajwain
Also called carom seeds, ajowan, bishop's weed, ajwain seeds
Tiny seeds with a strong thyme-like, slightly bitter bite; tempered in oil or rubbed into pakora batter, parathas and fish in Indian cooking.
What can replace it
- T2 · GoodDried thyme
Same thymol note but less sharp and peppery; use a little more. (use 1.5× the amount)
- T3 · In a pinchCaraway seeds
Similar-looking seed with anise warmth but missing ajwain's thyme-like bite.
- T3 · In a pinchCumin seeds
Earthy, with none of ajwain's sharp, thyme-like bite.
Cook with Ajwain