Malwatte Cumin Seeds is whole dried cumin seeds, packed in a 50g printed card carton. It comes from Malwatte Valley Plantations, which processes and packs spices in its own factory.
The slim, ridged seeds have a warm, nutty aroma that opens up in hot oil or a dry pan. Cumin is one of the core spices in Sri Lankan curry powder.
In the pack
- Net weight: 50g
- Pack: a printed card carton in the dark Malwatte "Packs" design, with the green Malwatte panel at the top.
- Label: The carton names it in English, Sinhala and Tamil.
- Size: An everyday kitchen size for a household that cooks with it now and then.
In the kitchen
- Temper in hot oil at the start of dhal and vegetable curries.
- Dry roast and grind with coriander and fennel for curry powder.
- Add to rice, breads and yoghurt dishes.
Storage
Once opened, move the cumin seeds into an airtight jar, or keep the carton tightly closed, in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
Malwatte is the food brand of Malwatte Valley Plantations PLC of Colombo, a Sri Lankan grower, manufacturer and exporter of tea and spices.
