Omega Cumin Powder: earthy ground cumin for curries, tacos, hummus and shawarma rubs. Single 1 kg pack.
Cumin powder is ground cumin seed with an earthy, warm and slightly smoky flavour. It is essential in curries, dals, chilli con carne, tacos, hummus, falafel, shawarma rubs and raita. Dry-roasting the seeds before grinding gives roasted cumin powder, a favourite for yoghurt dishes and chaat. Add ground cumin to hot oil for a few seconds to bloom its aroma. Cumin is a flowering plant of the Apiaceae family, native to the Irano-Turanian region, and its seeds are used whole or ground. Ground cumin fades quickly once opened, so keep it closed and away from the steam of the cooker. In Mexican and Tex-Mex cooking it is central to chilli con carne, taco seasoning and refried beans, and in the Middle East it seasons hummus, falafel and grilled meats. Toasted then ground, it also flavours buttermilk and raita.
