Nigella Seed

1.5oz. jar. 

We love nigella so much and use it in our kitchens. You can find it dotted on top of persian bread, or on top of a buttermilk dressed salad. 

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Common Names: Nigella, Poivrette, Kalonji, Cumin Noire (French), Schwarzkummel (German). Cuminella (Italian). The Indian name ‘Kala Jeera’ means black cumin.

Origin: Indigenous to southern Europe, north Africa and western Asia.

What is black cumin seed?

The small black aromatic and pungent seeds of an annual herb (Nigella sativa) of the buttercup family native to southwest Asia, used as a spice in southern and western Asian cuisines and for medicinal purposes. It’s also called nigella.

The seeds are sometimes known as “onion seed” or quatre-espices” meaning four spices.

Please note that black cumin is not related to the true cumin (Cuminum cyminum), which belongs to the carrot family.

The Flavour of black cumin is aromatic and pungent.

Black cumin is widely used in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine as a condiment and substitute for pepper to flavour spicy dishes.

It’s also sprinkled over cakes and breads especially naan bread.