Roasted Cumin Seeds

Roasted Cumin Seeds

Roasted cumin seeds are used in many Indian dishes especially Raitas and Panna.

Prepapation:

• Put 1-2 tbsp of whole cumin seeds into a heavy frying pan (you can use tawa also) and place the pan over a medium flame.
• No fat is required.
• Stir the seeds and keep roasting them until they turn a few shades darker. Seeds start emitting wonderful roasted aroma when they are ready.
• When cool store in airtight container.

Ground Roasted Cumin Seeds

• Put the roasted seeds into an electric coffee grinder or other spice grinder and grind them finely.
• You can also use a pestle and mortar for this.
• Simpler way is to crush them with a rolling pin.
• Store in a tightly lidded jar.