Spices · Ground

Roasted ground cumin

Also called roasted cumin powder, bhuna jeera, bhuna jeera powder

Cumin seeds dry-roasted until dark and then ground, smoky and nutty; sprinkled over raita, chaat, lassi, salads and chutneys.

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What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodCumin seeds

    Dry-roast until dark and fragrant, then grind.

  • T3 · In a pinchBlack cumin seeds

    Sweeter, more delicate cumin; roast and grind, use a little less. (use 0.75× the amount)

  • T3 · In a pinchCoriander-cumin powder

    Coriander-cumin mix and not roasted; toast it briefly in a dry pan.

Cook with Roasted ground cumin