cumin (seed or ground)

Cumin is a spice that imparts an earthy, warming and aromatic character to food.
Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae. Its individual seeds are contained within a fruit, which is dried, are used both whole and in ground form. It imparts an earthy, warming and aromatic character to food, making it a staple in certain stews and soups, as well as spiced gravies such as curry and chili.

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  1. murphyscreek

    Recipe Lamb Koftas

    Ingredients 1kg mince lamb 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp chilli flakes 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley leaves 1 onion chopped 2 garlic cloves minced 1 large green cayenne chilli chopped zest 1/2 lemon Method Combine all...
  2. The Late Night Gourmet

    Recipe Spicy Mushroom Soup

    You'll be forgiven if you aren't sure exactly what's going on here. it took me a while myself to figure this out. I decided to try using mushrooms in the cumin recipe challenge. Mushrooms are the savory component of many a vegan dish, so I imagined a sort of chili, but with much less in it...
  3. murphyscreek

    Recipe & Video Chilli Cumin Chicken with Butter Garlic Sauce

    Ingredients 4 small/medium chicken breasts 250 gms butter 1 tbsp vegetable oil 8 cloves garlic 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp whole cumin seeds 1 tsp chilli powder 1 tsp dried chilli flakes 1/2 lemon juiced Method Cover breasts in cling wrap and lightly pound the thicker end to flatten mildly. Rub...
  4. C

    Recipe Tex-Mex Spice Mix

    Tex-Mex Spice Mix 3 TB. chili powder 3 TB. ground cumin 1 TB. ground black pepper 1 TB salt 1 TB garlic powder 1 1/2 tsp. ground red pepper Combine all ingredients thoroughly ,and store mixture in a sealed container in a cool, dark, dry place up to 3 months. Yield: 8 1/2 TBS. Note: Try this...
  5. C

    Recipe Spinach with Ginger, Fennel, and Black Cumin Seed

    Spinach with Ginger, Fennel and Black Cumin Seed serves 6 3 TB. vegetable oil 3 TB. unsalted butter 1/2 tsp. fennel seeds 1 tsp. black cumin seed 2 onions, sliced very thin 1" piece fresh ginger, peeled, sliced thin and cut into strips 3 lbs. fresh spinach 1/2 jalapeno, sliced thin crosswise 1...
  6. C

    Recipe Cajun Popcorn (shrimp)

    Cajun Popcorn (shrimp) 2 lbs. large shrimp 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 2 TB. cayenne pepper 2 TB. chili powder 2 TB. ground CUMIN 2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1/2 tsp. salt 1 cup corn oil Tabasco sauce to taste Tartar sauce for dipping (optional) Peel and devein the shrimp. Cut...
  7. Morning Glory

    Recipe Minced Pork, Aubergine & Green Beans with Cumin (Chinese style)

    This is a way of making a little go a long way. The recipe contains just 125 grams of minced pork and will serve two people for a light meal, especially if served with another Chinese vegetable side dish. The only spices used here are chillies, ginger and whole cumin seeds, all of which work...
  8. C

    Recipe Cilantro Adobo

    Cilantro Adobo (marinade) 3/4 cup cilantro leaves and stems 1 bay leaf 1 tsp. ground CUMIN 1 tsp. dried oregano 1 tsp. dried thyme 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. fresh-ground black pepper 1/4 cup coarse-chopped white onion 2 TB. coarse-chopped garlic 1/2 cup distilled white vinegar 1/4 cup vegetable oil...
  9. Morning Glory

    The CookingBites Recipe Challenge: Cumin

    Welcome to the CookingBites Recipe Challenge. Our judge @Yorky who won the previous challenge has chosen Cumin as the next ingredient. To enter, all you need to do is post a recipe featuring cumin as a new thread, tag it "CookingBites Recipe Challenge" and post a link to it in this thread...
  10. Mountain Cat

    Recipe Basmati Rice Seasoned with Cumin Seed, Fenugreek, Curry Leaf

    The recipe: (Vegetarian or vegan), see below. My best luck in making rice is by using my Japanese rice cooker, so that’s what I’m going to do. (Burnt too much rice to the bottom of pans back in the day… not going back there, and Basmati rice cooks well in one of these cookers…) The cumin is...
  11. C

    Recipe Grilled West-Indian Pork Chops

    Grilled West-Indian Pork Chops This was last night's dinner. DH made 1/2 recipe of the rub since we only had 2 chops. He also cut way back on the red pepper because of me, so the full amount should be hot for those that like it that way. For the rub: Combine in small dry skillet over medium...
  12. medtran49

    Recipe Pistachio Dukkah

    Dukkah is an Egyptian spice and nut blend. You can use hazelnuts, almonds, walnuts, peanuts, macadamia nuts, or a combo, whichever you like, add in things like toasted coconut, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, pine nuts, dried thyme or other spices, chili flakes, etc. It can be used with eggs...
  13. CraigC

    Recipe Butternut Squash Tamales

    Ingredients Dough 3 cups diced butternut squash 3 cups vegetable broth 1/2 cup chopped scallion, (white and green) 1 bunch or 6 scallions 1 tablespoon canned chipotle en adobo sauce (chiles for filling) 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground cumin 3 cups masa harina 3/4...
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    • Thread
    • butternut squash chipotle cumin (seed or ground) masa harina scallions tamales vegan
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    • Forum: Vegetarian & Vegan
  14. CraigC

    Recipe Black Bean,Yellow Pepper and Cumin Chili

    We had a Halloween party for some co-workers, back when we seriously were into decorating the outside of our home. One of the guests is a vegetarian. Trying to find something that would please everyone, we found this recipe in a BA magazine. We still make it occassionally. BLACK BEAN, YELLOW...
    • CraigC
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    • chilli/chili/chile peppers cumin (seed or ground) vegan vegetarian
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Vegetarian & Vegan
  15. Yorky

    Recipe Masala Potatoes

    Ingredients. 750 gm potatoes 2 tbls olive oil 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1/4 tsp turmeric 1/4 tsp pureed or ground ginger Masala potatoes by Yorky posted Oct 31, 2017 at 6:29 AM Method. Peel or scrub the potatoes and cut into 25mm cubes. Boil in salted...
  16. ElizabethB

    Recipe Cumin Roasted Cauliflower Soup

    My submission for the Cumin Challenge. Cumin Roasted Cauliflower Soup Ingredients 6 cups Cumin Roasted Cauliflower https://www.cookingbites.com/threads/cumin-roasted-cauliflower.11127/ 8 tbsp. butter divided 1/2 medium onion small dice 1 carrot small dice 1 rib celery small dice 2 tbsp...
  17. ElizabethB

    Recipe Cumin Roasted Cauliflower

    Ingredients 8 cups cauliflower flowerets 6 tbsp. EVOO 1 1/2 tbsp. ground cumin 1 1/2 tsp. turmeric 1/2 tsp. Cayenne pepper (more if you like it hot) 1/4 tsp. sea salt Method Heat oven to 375 degrees (F) Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper In a small bowl mix together the EVOO, cumin...
  18. Herbie

    Recipe Banana icecream

    This is so easy I don't think it really counts as a recipe! I make this a lot but saw a recipe using cumin and banana so thought I would try that. It was a rather nice change from plain banana icecream. I think It would be nice with a salted caramel sauce (I make this with dates) or a chocolate...
  19. Yorky

    Recipe Onion Bhaji

    Ingredients 150 gm chickpea flour 1 tsp salt 1 pinch bicarbonate of soda 1 tblsp rice flour (or ground rice) 2 tsp ground cumin 2 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp chili powder 2 fresh green chilies, finely chopped 200 ml water oil (for deep frying) 1 large onion, halved and finely sliced Method...
  20. Yorky

    Recipe Potato Pakoras

    Ingredients 4 Medium potatoes, sliced 5-6 mm 150 gm Gram flour 1 tsp Salt pinch Bicarbonate of soda 1 tblsp Ground rice 2 tsp Ground dry roasted cumin seeds 2 tsp Ground dry roasted coriander seeds 1 tsp Chili powder 2 Fresh green chilies, finely chopped 200 ml Water Vegetable oil for deep...
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