cumin
Warm curry seed
Cumin is a spice made from the dried seeds of a plant in the parsley family, with a warm, earthy, slightly bitter flavor.
It appears whole or ground in cuisines from Mexico to India to the Middle East: The recipe calls for a teaspoon of cumin.
Cumin is essential to chili powder, curry blends, and many spice mixes.
Herb yielding fragrant seeds
- turmericYellow rhizome spice
- paprikaGround dried pepper
- cardamomAromatic seed pod spice
- fenugreekAromatic legume seed spice
saffron · sumac · za'atar · cayenne · chili · mustard · caraway · fennel
Aromatic South Asian dish
- tacosFilled folded tortillas
- chiliCapsicum pod or stew
- falafelFried spiced legume ball
- kebabGrilled food on skewer
tandoori · enchiladas · fajitas · tajine · hummus · masala · marinade · seasoning
Coarse and unpretentious
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
- warmModerately heated, or friendly
- nuttyEccentric or almond-flavored
- smokyFilled with combustion haze
musty · toasted · fragrant · aroma · scent · bouquet · nose · spiciness
Plant embryos in casings
Relating to food breakdown
- antispasmodicAgent preventing muscle cramps
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
therapeutic · gastric · antiflatulent · bloating · indigestion · appetite · metabolism · iron
coriander
Herb yielding fragrant seeds
fenugreek · saffron · sumac · za'atar · cayenne · chili · mustard · caraway · fennel · anise
curry
Aromatic South Asian dish
kebab · tandoori · enchiladas · fajitas · tajine · hummus · masala · marinade · seasoning · rub
earthy
Coarse and unpretentious
smoky · musty · toasted · fragrant · aroma · scent · bouquet · nose · spiciness · redolence
seeds
Plant embryos in casings
roasted · toasted · black · dried · crushed · bloomed · tempered
digestive
Relating to food breakdown
- antispasmodicAgent preventing muscle cramps
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
antimicrobial · therapeutic · gastric · antiflatulent · bloating · indigestion · appetite · metabolism · iron · ayurveda
Mesopotamia
Tigris-Euphrates river region
- EgyptiansNorth African Arab nation's people
- SumeriansAncient southern Mesopotamian people
- caravansGroups traveling together
Phoenicians · antiquity · trade · embalming · ritual · offerings · preservation · biblical · Romans · Greeks
- ingredientsflour, eggs, salt, pepper, sugar
- Middle Easternbazaar, bazaars, souks, minarets, domes
- Indian cookingcoriander, mustard seeds, curry leaves, tamarind, ghee
- Indian cuisinegaram masala, turmeric powder, coriander, ghee, dal
- seasoningssalt, pepper, basil, oregano, thyme
- spicesallspice, anise, cardamom, black pepper, cloves