{"product_id":"kreuzkummel","title":"Whole Cumin","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole cumin, the key spice for curries, masalas and Mediterranean cooking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCumin, also called kumin, is one of the most important spices in the world – and at the same time the thing that makes the difference between any old blend and a real curry. Its earthy-warm, lightly resinous-peppery aroma is found in almost every Mediterranean dish, in Indian, Moroccan and Mexican blends. We pack it gently in our workshop in Klingenberg am Main, unground, so you can release the full aroma in the mortar or mill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic for lentil dal, hummus, falafel, couscous, chili con carne and tagine. Seasons lamb kebab, grilled chicken, aubergines, beans, cabbage, pumpkin and sauerkraut. Also with bread, hard cheese, rice dishes and carrot salad. Cumin is a component of our curries \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/curry-mumbai-dose\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMumbai\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/curry-anapurna-dose\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnapurna\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/curry-jaipur-dose\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJaipur\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e as well as the blend \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/garam-masala-1\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGaram Masala\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e roast briefly in a dry pan before grinding – this releases the essential oils and makes the taste noticeably deeper and nuttier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecipe: lentil dal in 30 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Indian comfort dish that turns into a key moment with cumin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients for 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e250 g red lentils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tbsp whole cumin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tsp \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kurkuma\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eground turmeric\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tbsp \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/curry-mumbai-dose\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurry Mumbai\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tin tomatoes, 1 onion, 2 cloves of garlic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 tbsp ghee or olive oil, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/luisenhaller-tiefensalz-1\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efine Luisenhaller deep-rock salt\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 bunch fresh coriander to serve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roast the cumin in hot ghee for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add finely chopped onion and garlic and sweat until translucent. Roast the turmeric and Curry Mumbai briefly. Add tomatoes and lentils with about 600 ml water, simmer for 20 minutes until the lentils are soft. Season with salt and serve with fresh coriander.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy cumin?\u003c\/strong\u003e Only the brief roasting in hot fat brings out the full aroma – without this step the dal tastes flat. That's exactly why you buy whole cumin instead of ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole cumin, ideal for roasting and grinding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarthy-warm with a resinous-peppery note\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkshop quality from Klingenberg am Main\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo flavour enhancers, anti-caking agents or additives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCumin is a key spice in many blends. If you prefer it simpler, reach directly for ready blends such as \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/curry-mumbai-dose\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurry Mumbai\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for mild-fruity curries, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/curry-anapurna-dose\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurry Anapurna\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for the piquant variant or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/garam-masala-1\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGaram Masala\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e as a finishing blend. For oriental cooking, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/raz-el-hanout-1\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRas el Hanout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/baharat-dose\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaharat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e fit. You'll then also have the matching \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/korianderkorner-churfranken\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecoriander from Churfranken\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in the cupboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-top: 2em; margin-bottom: 0.8em;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between cumin and caraway?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nBoth look similar but taste completely different. Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/kummel-churfranken\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecaraway from Churfranken\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is sweetish-warm and the classic for German cooking – bread, sauerkraut, roast pork. Cumin is earthy-peppery and the heart of Indian, Mediterranean and Mexican cooking. A confusion trap for many home cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I use cumin correctly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAlways roast briefly in a dry pan or in hot fat before adding other ingredients. This releases the essential oils. Then crush in the mortar or let it cook along whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is cumin used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor Indian dals and curries, couscous, tagine, hummus, falafel, Mexican chili con carne and Mediterranean lamb kebab. Also with aubergines, pumpkin, beans, sauerkraut, bread and hard cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I buy cumin whole or ground?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAlways whole and freshly ground. Already ground cumin loses its essential oils within a few weeks and goes flat. Kept whole, the aroma stays stable for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What's the difference between cumin and caraway?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Both look similar but taste completely different. Caraway from Churfranken is sweetish-warm and the classic for German cooking such as bread, sauerkraut and roast pork. Cumin is earthy-peppery and the heart of Indian, Mediterranean and Mexican cooking. A confusion trap for many home cooks.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How do I use cumin correctly?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Always roast briefly in a dry pan or in hot fat before adding other ingredients. This releases the essential oils. 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