{"product_id":"cumin-seeds","title":"Cumin Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroducing our Cumin Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e, aromatic staples harvested from the \u003cem\u003eCuminum cyminum\u003c\/em\u003e plant and cherished across global cuisines. These small, ridged seeds carry a warm, earthy depth with subtle nutty and peppery notes, making them an essential ingredient in countless spice traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen toasted or heated, cumin releases its signature aroma—rich, bold, and slightly smoky. Its versatility spans continents: foundational in Indian masalas, essential in Mexican and Tex-Mex cooking, a key component in Middle Eastern blends, and woven into Mediterranean and North African classics. Whether used whole or ground, cumin adds unmistakable character to curries, soups, stews, rice dishes, and vegetable preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether used whole or ground, Cumin Seeds are long valued for the warmth and depth they bring to everyday cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBloom a teaspoon in hot oil or ghee for about fifteen seconds until the seeds darken a shade and smell toasty, then build the dish on top of that. Whole seeds also go into jeera rice, a tadka for dal and a taco filling, and toast well for grinding into a fresh curry powder, with a teaspoon serving four. Technique tip: watch the colour rather than the clock, since cumin goes from toasted to burnt in about five seconds and burnt cumin is bitter through the whole pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCuminum cyminum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso known as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jeera, Comino, Kreuzkümmel, Kimyon, Cumino, クミンシード, كمون, जीरा, 큐민\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ameen Foods","offers":[{"title":"120g (Jar)","offer_id":39324527558678,"sku":"660111231382","price":6.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400g (Pouch)","offer_id":39324527624214,"sku":"","price":11.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000g (Pouch)","offer_id":42202946338838,"sku":"","price":23.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8602\/2678\/files\/CuminSeeds.png?v=1716829380","url":"https:\/\/ameenfoods.ca\/products\/cumin-seeds","provider":"Ameen Foods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}