Spices · seeds
Cumin seeds
Also called whole cumin, jeera, zeera
Elongated, aromatic seeds with a warm, earthy flavour; sizzled in oil for Indian tadkas or toasted and ground for Mexican, Middle Eastern and North African food.
What can replace it
- T2 · GoodBlack cumin seeds
Sweeter, smokier and more delicate.
- T2 · GoodCaraway seeds
Sharper and anise-tinged.
- T2 · GoodRoasted ground cumin
Ground and toasted; no whole seeds to fry in oil. (use 0.75× the amount)
- T3 · In a pinchCoriander-cumin powder
Ground and half coriander; milder.
Cook with Cumin seeds
