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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.
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Chaat 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.
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Lemony 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 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
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.
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Lemony Jaljeera, Lemon Jal Jeera
Indian sabzis, dals, rice using jeera
Main Course: Be it breakfast, lunch or dinner, jeera 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.
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Restaurant 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.
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