Cumin is the dried seed of Cuminum cyminum, a herb of the parsley family that grows in tropical and sub-tropical climates, in areas with long, hot summers. After black pepper, it is the most widely used spice in the world. Lakpura Organic Cumin Seeds come from organic growers who work without synthetic fertilisers or pesticides, and the seeds are cleaned and packed in small batches in Sri Lanka so that their strong, warm, earthy aroma reaches you intact.
100% organic certified by USDA Organic and Control Union. Both certifications are independent checks on how the crop is grown, handled and packed. In plain terms, it means the farms and the processing have been inspected against organic standards, and that what is in the pack is cumin and nothing else — no synthetic agricultural chemicals, and no additives introduced along the way.
- Whole cumin seeds, ready to use as they are or to grind into powder at home
- Grown by organic growers without synthetic fertilisers or pesticides
- Cleaned and packed in small batches in Sri Lanka
- Free from artificial colours, flavours and preservatives
Cumin can be used whole or ground. The seeds are most often used to flavour meat and vegetable dishes, and they lift omelettes, curries and soups. Cumin is also one of the basic ingredients of curry powders and chilli powders, so a jar of whole seeds gives you the starting point for your own blends. Whole seeds keep their aroma longer than ground cumin, and a short dry roast or a moment in hot oil at the start of cooking brings the earthy, warm notes forward before you add the rest of your ingredients. Like the island's other spices, cumin has long been valued in Sri Lankan kitchens and traditional households.
Lakpura works with organic growers across Sri Lanka to bring the island's spices to the table in the form they are grown and used at home.
