Cumin Cuminum cyminum - the second most popular spice after black pepper. Cumin is a pungent, warming spice made from the small dried seeds of the cumin plant, a member of the parsley family. It comes in amber, white, and black varieties; amber is the most common and widely available. It is essential to Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, North African, Indian, southwestern Asian, Cuban, and Mexican cuisines. Ancient Romans ground sesame seed with cumin seed and used it as a condiment. Cumin is one of the main ingredients in curry and Indian dahl. It combines well with most beans varieties, lentils, peas, fish, potatoes, rice, couscous and bulgur wheat, and vegetables. It is commonly used in Mexican dishes such as chili and salsa, and can be added to soups, stews, beans, bean salads, marinades, and salad dressings. It is an essential ingredient in making curry powder blends along with cinnamon, coriander, cloves, chilies, turmeric, pepper, fenugreek, and other spices. Organically grown in Turkey. Protective amber glass jar. kosher pareve