Cumin

Cumin is known as Cuminum cyminum which is a leafy plant mainly growing in India, China, the Mediterranean region and the Middle East. The fruit is called the cumin seed, which is a popular spice across the world and used in different types of curries and cuisines. In food, cumin is used in both powder and seeds depending on the requirements. When used in powdered form cumin imparts a characteristic taste and flavour to curries. When it is used in uncrushed seeds it lends a distinct aroma to the dish.

Cumin in powdered form used in many different ways. When making raita (a mixture made of curd with shredded onion, cucumber, carrot, and boondi) the best to use cumin is roasting the seeds on a flat pan and then crushing with a mortar and pestle to make a rough powder. This is added with a pinch of salt and red chilli to lend a distinct roasted aroma to raita.

Cumin powder is frequently used in preparing different types of sauces including mayonnaise, chutney, avocado-tomato dip, canned chillies, tomato sauce, etc. Cumin’s earthy flavour enriches different cuisines from vegetables to meat. It adds distinct taste to beef broth and dark beer. Add a pinch of cumin powder as topping to baked salmon and relish the taste. It also adds a remarkable flavour to Mexican vegetable stew recipe; just add a few pinches and lend lip-smacking taste that you will savour with zing. So, the uses of cumin are vast in terms of its scope starting from cuisines to different types of sauces.

Health Benefits of Cumin

Apart from its culinary versatility Cumin is also known for various health benefits. It mainly imparts benefits to immune system, digestion and blood circulation. Here, given are some of the benefits cumin:

• Most of cumin’s claimed benefits have to do with your digestion, immune system, and circulation. Some benefits of cumin can be demonstrated with clinical studies, while some remain hard to prove.
• Cumin seeds are a good source of naturally found substances that function as antioxidants. The substances (luteolon and apigenin) counter the attack of tiny free radicals in the body and make those attacks becoming successful. 
• Cumin has anti-cancer properties which keep the cells from multiplying. As per a study, out of nine popular spices and herbs, cumin and basil were found to have the most potent anticarcinogen plants. 
• It helps in controlling blood sugar level. It is well-known that cumin oil contains hypoglycaemic agent that fights increased sugar level.
• The spice helps in lower bad cholesterol levels in the body. When consumed with yogurt, cumin has proven efficiency in lower the cholesterol.  

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