Cumin

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Cumin

Cumin (/ˈkjuːmɪn/ or US: /ˈkuːmɪn/, or /ˈkʌmɪn/) is a spice made from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant.

Etymology

The English "cumin" is derived from the Old English cymen (or cymin), from Latin cuminum, which is the latinisation of the Greek κύμινον (kuminon), cognate with Hebrew כמון (kammon) and Arabic كمون (kammun).

Description

Cumin is a small annual plant native to the eastern Mediterranean region and East India. The cumin seed is uniformly elliptical and deeply furrowed. Cumin seeds are used in the cuisines of many different cultures, in both whole and ground form.

Uses

Cumin seeds are used as a spice for their distinctive aroma, popular in North African, Middle Eastern, Western, and South Asian dishes. Cumin can be used ground or as whole seeds. It helps to add an earthy and warming feeling to food, making it a staple in certain stews and soups, as well as spiced gravies such as chili. It is also used as an ingredient in some pickles and pastries.

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