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रेसिपी यूज़िंग जीरा - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Recipes using cumin seeds in Hindi)
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cumin seeds recipes | Indian jeera recipes |

cumin seeds recipes | Indian jeera recipes | 

 

Cumin seeds, known as jeera in Hindi, are an essential spice in Indian cooking, lending their warm, earthy aroma and slightly bitter, nutty flavor to a wide array of dishes. From everyday dals to rich curries and fragrant rice preparations like jeera rice, cumin is a foundational spice that subtly enhances the overall taste without overpowering other ingredients. A classic recipe using cumin seeds is tadka dal, where whole cumin seeds are tempered in hot ghee or oil until they sizzle and release their aroma, then poured over cooked lentils. Another popular dish is aloo jeera—a dry potato stir-fry seasoned with cumin seeds, turmeric, and green chilies, showcasing how cumin can transform simple ingredients into something deeply flavorful.

Cumin seeds are a must-have in every Indian kitchen not just for their flavor, but also for their digestive and medicinal properties, which have been valued in Ayurvedic practices for centuries. They aid in digestion, reduce bloating, and are often used in spice blends like garam masala, chana masala, and panch phoron. Their versatility makes them indispensable—they can be used whole in tempering (tadka), ground into spice blends, or roasted to intensify flavor. Whether you're cooking a North Indian curry or a South Indian rasam, cumin seeds contribute to the complexity and balance that define Indian cuisine, making them a cornerstone of traditional cooking.

 

 

From digestion to weight loss and detox, cumin has a battery of benefits to its credit. And fortunately for all food lovers, it also has a fabulous taste and aroma, and can be put to good use in the Indian kitchen.

Indian Recipes Using Jeera

An Indian spice box without jeera is obviously incomplete. It is hard to cook even one proper Indian meal without this spice because it is so intricately woven with our cuisine. 

 

Jeera, Cumin seeds are part of making Indian masalas

Masalas: Jeera is an indispensable part of most Indian masala powders ranging from Chaat Masala and Garam Masala to Sambar powder and Rasam Powder

Chaat Masala, Homemade Chaat Masala RecipeChaat Masala, Homemade Chaat Masala Recipe

Indian drinks using Jeera

Refreshing Indian Drinks: Together with black salt, it gives Jal Jeera its distinctive taste and amazing digestive capabilities.

 

You can make a variety of appetizing beverages using the same jeera base, such as Lemony Jaljeera, Minty Jaljeera, Kairi ka Jaljeera and Pudina Jeera Paani

Lemony Jaljeera, Lemon Jal JeeraLemony Jaljeera, Lemon Jal Jeera

Indian savoury snacks using Jeera, cumin seeds

Savoury Snacks: Jeera also adds a peppy flavour to several savoury snacks ranging from the south Indian Murukku to the Bengali Nimki. Palak Jeera Nimki is a tasty tea-time snack with a dash of nutrition too.

Kai Murukku, South Indian Handmade ChakliKai Murukku, South Indian Handmade Chakli

 

Jeera Biscuit is a good jar snack to keep handy, as it can help beat sudden hunger pangs. The buttery aroma and appetising flavour of jeera make this popular with kids and adults alike.

Jeera Biscuit Recipe, Jar Snack

Jeera Biscuit Recipe, Jar Snack

Likewise, you can give your buns also a tasty twist by adding onions and jeera to the dough, to make Onion Jeera Buns. It is the perfect companion for a cup of Masala Chaai

Lemony Jaljeera, Lemon Jal JeeraLemony Jaljeera, Lemon Jal Jeera

Indian sabzis, dals, rice using jeera

Main Course: Be it breakfast, lunch or dinnerjeera is used to flavour most of the Indian dishes we make, ranging from curries to dals and rice too.

 

However, there are a few recipes like Aloo Jeera, Jeera-Pepper Rasam and Jeera Rice, in which the spice takes to the centre stage rather than being a behind-the-scenes helper! Think jeera, and appetite is the first word that comes to mind. So, on days when you are feeling down the weather, go for a jeera-based recipe to boost your appetite and aid digestion. 

Restaurant Style Jeera RiceRestaurant Style Jeera Rice

Now this is one ingredient you do not need to go shopping specially for, as we are sure you will have a jarful at home! Make sure you use a good dose of it in your cooking, because grannies feel it is as effective as apple in keeping doctors away. 

 

Benefits of Cumin Seeds ( jeera) : The most common benefit of jeera known to many is to soothe the stomach, intestine and the entire digestive tract. Cumin seeds are apparently a very good source of iron. A tbsp. of cumin seeds can fulfil nearly 20% of days iron requirement. Even small quantity of cumin seeds has huge amounts of calcium – a bone supporting mineral. They aid is digestion, weight loss and help reduce inflammation. See detailed benefits of cumin seeds, jeera

Enjoy our cumin seeds recipes | Indian jeera recipes | below. 

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    Recipe# 4681

    03 September, 2019

    87

    calories per serving

  • potato chana salad | potato chickpea salad | indian chickpea salad | with 13 amazing images. potato chick … More..

    Recipe# 3590

    05 September, 2019

    135

    calories per serving

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    08 September, 2019

    169

    calories per serving

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    10 September, 2019

    358

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 3269

    10 September, 2019

    15

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 1666

    12 September, 2019

    5

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 5266

    13 September, 2019

    60

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 2272

    14 September, 2019

    256

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 2128

    19 September, 2019

    44

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 3503

    20 September, 2019

    0

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 6091

    20 September, 2019

    655

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 2868

    20 September, 2019

    353

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 3060

    24 September, 2019

    211

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 3286

    25 September, 2019

    82

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 4617

    26 September, 2019

    244

    calories per serving

  • When you don’t have time to prepare a Kadhi, you can just serve toor dal khichdi with curds … More..

    Recipe# 6057

    26 September, 2019

    320

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 1815

    27 September, 2019

    305

    calories per serving

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    28 September, 2019

    76

    calories per serving

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    30 September, 2019

    0

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 7116

    01 October, 2019

    351

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 2871

    01 October, 2019

    367

    calories per serving

  • moong soup recipe | whole green moong dal soup | healthy diabetic moong soup | with 15 amazing … More..

    Recipe# 3976

    04 October, 2019

    110

    calories per serving

  • palak khichdi | palak dal khichdi | how to make palak khichdi | with 35 amazing imagesTiring day … More..

    Recipe# 6416

    04 October, 2019

    212

    calories per serving

  • paneer pulao recipe | paneer rice | quick paneer pulao in a pressure cooker | with 38 amazing … More..

    Recipe# 2395

    08 October, 2019

    522

    calories per serving

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    12 October, 2019

    173

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 3319

    12 October, 2019

    30

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 3742

    15 October, 2019

    253

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 2830

    16 October, 2019

    426

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 6289

    17 October, 2019

    247

    calories per serving

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    Recipe# 3050

    24 October, 2019

    218

    calories per serving

    87

    calories per serving

    Punjabi baingan bharta | baingan bharta | punjabi eggplant | roasted eggplant mash | with 19 amazing imagesPunjabi … More..

    135

    calories per serving

    potato chana salad | potato chickpea salad | indian chickpea salad | with 13 amazing images. potato chick … More..

    169

    calories per serving

    rice khichu | gujarati rice khichu | rice flour khichu | chawal ka atta khichu | with 12 … More..

    358

    calories per serving

    Curd Rice for Babies and Toddlers | Curd Rice for Babies | Curd Rice for Kids | Toddler … More..

    15

    calories per serving

    low calorie green chutney |low cal hari chutney | low cal coriander chutney | diabetic green chutney | … More..

    5

    calories per serving

    thai red curry paste | vegetarian thai red curry paste | thai red curry paste for thai curry … More..

    60

    calories per serving

    meetha chutney | khatta meetha chutney | sweet chutney | dates and tamarind chutney | with 8 amazing … More..

    256

    calories per serving

    shahi pulao | shahi veg pulao | mughlai shahi pulao | how to make shahi pulao | with … More..

    44

    calories per serving

    sooji idli | instant rava idli | suji idli | instant suji ki idli | with 16 amazing … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    methi mutter malai | fenugreek green peas curry | restaurant style methi malai matar | with 35 amazing … More..

    655

    calories per serving

    Popular during fasts, it's also well known as Sabudana Khichdi faraal food . It is mostly had during … More..

    353

    calories per serving

    papdi chaat | Delhi papdi chaat | Indian papdi chaat | papri chaat | with 17 amazing images.Papdi … More..

    211

    calories per serving

    Cabbage Moong Dal Khichdi for Babies and Toddlers | Vegetable Moong Dal Khichdi for Kids | Homemade Moong … More..

    82

    calories per serving

    masala khakhra | whole wheat masala khakhra | Gujarati whole wheat masala khakhra | healthy whole wheat masala … More..

    244

    calories per serving

    aloo methi sabzi | Punjab aloo methi | how to make aloo methi | potatoes with fenugreek leaves … More..

    320

    calories per serving

    When you don’t have time to prepare a Kadhi, you can just serve toor dal khichdi with curds … More..

    305

    calories per serving

    toor dal khichdi | toovar dal ni khichdi | Gujarati toor dal khichdi | toor dal with rice … More..

    76

    calories per serving

    whey soup | calcium, protein rich whey soup | low carb whey soup | healthy whey soup with … More..

    0

    calories per serving

    pav bhaji masala powder recipe | homemade pav bhaji masala recipe | pav bhaji masala | with 16 … More..

    351

    calories per serving

    dahi ragda chaat | Indian roadside dahi ragda chaat | chaat recipe | with 30 amazing images.In the … More..

    367

    calories per serving

    dahi puri recipe | dahi batata puri | how to make dahi puri | dahi batata puri street … More..

    110

    calories per serving

    moong soup recipe | whole green moong dal soup | healthy diabetic moong soup | with 15 amazing … More..

    212

    calories per serving

    palak khichdi | palak dal khichdi | how to make palak khichdi | with 35 amazing imagesTiring day … More..

    522

    calories per serving

    paneer pulao recipe | paneer rice | quick paneer pulao in a pressure cooker | with 38 amazing … More..

    173

    calories per serving

    vegetable dalia khichdi for babies and toddlers | dalia khichdi – baby food | dalia vegetable khichdi for … More..

    30

    calories per serving

    veg raita recipe | mixed vegetable raita | healthy veg raita | quick veg raita | with 11 … More..

    253

    calories per serving

    nachni khichu recipe | ragi khichu | Gujarati nachni khichu | healthy red millet snack | with 16 … More..

    426

    calories per serving

    microwave doodhi muthia recipe | quick lauki muthia | doodhi na muthia | with 31 amazing pictures A traditional … More..

    247

    calories per serving

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    218

    calories per serving

    vegetable khichdi for babies and toddlers | easy homemade khichdi for babies | vegetable moong dal khichdi for … More..

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