Cumin Seed is the dried, white fruit with greyish brown colour of a small slender annual herb. The surface of the fruit has 5 primary ridges, alternatively has 4 less distinct secondary ridges bearing numerous short hairs. The aromatic seed like fruit is elongated, ovoid, 3 to 6 mm long, slightly bitter and has a warm flavour. Cumin seed have an aromatic odour and bitter taste.
Cumin Seed Powder
OTHER NAME | : | Jeera, كمون, Comino |
BOTANICAL NAME | : | Cuminum cyminum |
SYNONYMS | : | – |
PLANT FAMILY | : | Apiaceae |
PART USED | : | Seed |