Cumin Powder | Jeera Powder
Cumin Powder is a flavorful, handy spice made by roasting and grinding jeera to a fine powder. Cumin Powder enhances the taste of curries, gravies, salads,rice dishes etc. Cumin Powder or Jeera Powder is a must have ingredient at home to make dishes special!
Servings1 cup
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup jeera / cumin seeds
Instructions
- To a pan add 1/2 cup jeera or cumin seeds.
- Start roasting in low flame. Keep stirring and never leave it unattended.
- It starts to smoke in few seconds, the color of the seeds change like shown. Switch off.
- Roasted cumin seeds is ready. It may take just 2-3 minutes to get to this stage.
- Transfer roasted cumin seeds to a plate, spread it and cool down completely.
- Once completely cool transfer it to a mixer jar. Make sure your mixer jar is completely dry and free from moisture.
- Grind it to a fine powder.
- Grind it as fine as possible. Run the mixer in intervals to avoid it from getting too hot.
- Transfer roasted cumin powder to a plate and spread it. Cool down completely then store.
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Notes
- Making : I usually make in small batches and use it. If you are making a huge batch then store in separate small jars and use it one after another to retain the aroma and flavor for a longer time.
- Roasting : Slow roasting is the key also keep the flame in low or medium and keep stirring to avoid burning the spice.
- Grinding : Always make sure your mixer jar is dry before adding the roasted seeds. Scrap the sides in between while grinding to avoid any seeds sticking to the sides.
- Storing : Store in a clean airtight jar and it keeps well for 3 months at least in room temperature itself. Use a clean dry spoon every time. For longer shelf life store in fridge and it keeps well for about a year.
- Quality : Buy good quality cumin seeds and check for speck if any then start roasting.
Nutrition Facts
Cumin Powder | Jeera Powder
Amount Per Serving (10 g)
Calories 9
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 0.04g0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.4g
Sodium 4mg0%
Potassium 45mg1%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 0.3g1%
Sugar 0.1g0%
Protein 0.4g1%
Vitamin A 32IU1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 23mg2%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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