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Notes of oregano and thyme with hints of mint and pepper. Seeds are strong and bitter, but mellow with cooking. Add Ajwain seeds to breads, savory pastries, curries, legumes, potatoes, and other root vegetables.
Other names: Ajowan, Ajwan, Ajwain carom, carum, bishop's weed
Appearance: The seeds have an olive green to brown color and are similar to cumin or caraway seeds in appearance, though easily differentiated by their oval shape and small size. They come from a small annual shrub with many branches of small feather-like leaves.
Typically used: Whole
Origin: Ajwain is thought to have originated in the Asia minor or Persia regions, and spread to India from there. It is now grown along river banks throughout the Middle East, as well as India and North Africa.
Flavor: This seed adds balance to both sweet and savory foods with its somewhat minty flavor. The flavor profile is therefore somewhat herbaceous, as well as savory and slightly bitter. The taste of the ajwain seed could also be described as bitter and pungent - reminiscent of anise and oregano.
Aroma: Due to containing the essential oil thymol, ajwain seeds smell like thyme, however ajwain seeds are much more aromatic.
Culinary uses: Ajwain is commonly used in baked goods, breads, vegetables, beans and more. In the Middle East, the spice is used in both meat and rice dishes. In India, the spice is paired with other spices in the Indian spice mix, baghaar, which is fried in oil to flavor lentil dishes, as well as added to breads, like ajwain paratha. Seeds are typically dry-roasted or fried in ghee. To protect the essential oils in ajwain seeds, and therefore their strong taste, it is best to grind the seeds just before use and add the spice in the final stages of cooking. Never worry about serving bland meals when you add ajwain seeds into the mix. The Indian and Mediterranean origin seed provides great zest that will have your mouth watering every time. Order today to take your meals to the next level!
Great quality and information.
The herbs, spices and oils as well as anything else we've bought here are excellent quality.
I have recommended this site to many people.
Simmi C.
Hard to find organic Ajwain. Love this product!
Rebecca H.
I appreciate having a diverse organic source of spices for my Indian cooking. Thank you for offering these products!
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A. Shaw
Wonderful!
So nice to find an organic ajwain seed.
Christine
Fresh and flavorful
Nice addition to my cooking!
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Chelsea Young
Awesome
Really great new essential spice to have in my cabinet!
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I’m very happy with the quality of all the items I received. Thank you very much for making them accessible.
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Irene McFee
1 time ever tasted Ajwain
wow! love it
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Glenn
pleasantly surprised
Never had this before, but enjoy the flavor. And good product.
Anonymous
Wonderful company, we will buy again!
We are first time buyers, but now we'll order from Pure Indian Foods every time. The order came quickly and was beautifully packed, all the items are great. We're very happy!
arlene griffin
a hard-to-find ingredient
So glad to find this item -- I've never seen an organic version before, so I'm delighted to have it.
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Heidi Dudley
Delicious, excellent and clean
So grateful I found you guys. Love that the ingredients are. Lean and organic and my cooking is so much better!
Lisa Ruby
Good product, arrived when expected.
Product was as advertised, seems very fresh, was received when expected.
Marie Thadal-Negri
The best!
Fresh product. Organic at an affordable price! Love the plastic-free container & minimal plastic packaging. Will definitely order from this company again.