Whole cumin seeds from Bowatte, in a 75 g pack. The small, oblong, ridged seeds of Cuminum cyminum have a warm, earthy and nutty flavour, and they are one of the base spices of Sri Lankan, Indian, Middle Eastern and Mexican cooking.
How it is used
- Fried whole in hot oil at the start of a curry or dhal
- Dry-roasted in a pan and ground for curry powders and spice blends
- Added to soups, stews, meat rubs and bread dough
In the pack
Whole cumin seeds, 75 g.
Storage
Keep closed in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. Whole seeds keep their flavour longer than ground cumin, so grind small amounts as needed.
Bowatte Beheth Shalawa is an Ayurvedic family business in Kandy, founded in 1914 by the Ayurvedic physician Dr H. B. Bowatte.
