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Organic Nigella Seeds 7 Oz (200 Gr)
Black seed. The most common culinary uses of nigella seeds have been in Indian cooking and in bread, however, it’s not only their flavor that the seeds are valued for; the oil that can be extracted from them often known as blackseed oil is believed to have a range of health benefits
PREMIUM BLACK CUMIN SEEDS
Black seed (also known as kalonji, Nigella seeds, or Nigella Sativa), has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries. It originated from Southeastern Asia and was also used in ancient Egypt, Greece, the Middle East, and Africa. Still, in our modern world, it has been used in several vegan recipes and ketogenic diets.
EAT WELL
Flavour and aroma aside, the tiny black seed comes with a whole lot of health benefits. It’s loaded with trace elements, vitamins, crystalline nigellone, amino acids, saponin, crude fiber, proteins, and fatty acids like linolenic and oleic acids, volatile oils, alkaloids, iron, sodium, potassium, and calcium. It keeps your heart healthy, addresses breathing problems, lubricates your joints, etc.
COMMON USES
The most common culinary uses of nigella seeds have been in Indian cooking and in bread, however, it’s not only their flavor that the seeds are valued for; the oil that can be extracted from them often known as blackseed oil is believed to have a range of health benefits. They’re a superfood spice and you’ll sometimes find them included in granola and smoothies to pack in an extra dose of goodness.
MUST-HAVE FOR SPICE RACKS
Nigella seeds have a peppery aroma, and their onion-like, bitter, and complex taste makes them intriguing in cooking. Known by many names like nigella sativa and black cumin, their diverse aliases reflect their historical use.
HOW TO USE
Nigella seeds are used in some recipes to give them a little twist, a finishing touch, or we turn them into rice for added seasoning. It can be used for salmon, pastry recipes, cookies, bread, eggs, homemade potato chips, flavoring curries, dal, stir-fried vegetables, and even savories such as samosa, papdis, and kachori among others.