- Also called as Black Cumin Seeds. Nigella (Nigella Sativa) is a small irregular shaped black seed that is used whole or gound. It is sharp, slightly bitter, peppery and nutty taste. Nigella has become a popular spice for breads and vegetables in North India, Lebanon, Turkey and Iran.
Nigella Seeds
More about Nigella Seeds
- Producer: Madhya Pradesh.
- Harvested: March / April.
- Uses: In North Indian cooking, whole seeds are dry roasted or fried in oil to give a more intense aroma. In Iran and north India it is mainly used to enhance vegetable dishes. It can be used in salads, cottage cheese, pickles and other dishes.
- Therapeutic Uses: It reduces flatulence, treats nervous disorders and induces sweating. It is also taken lactating women to induce milk flow.
Qualities available:
- Machine Clean 99%
- Sortexed 99.50%
- Packing: HDPE or Jute.