Spices · seeds
Nigella seeds
Also called kalonji, black onion seeds, kalo jeera, charnushka
Small jet-black seeds with an oniony, oregano-like, slightly bitter flavour; sprinkled on naan and Turkish breads, and used in panch phoron and pickles.
What can replace it
- T3 · In a pinchBlack cumin seeds
Often confused with it, but sweeter and cumin-like, not oniony.
- T3 · In a pinchBlack sesame seeds
Looks the part but nutty, not oniony-bitter.
- T3 · In a pinchCelery seeds
Bitter and aromatic but not oniony; use less. (use 0.5× the amount)
Cook with Nigella seeds
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