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Ajwain (Carom Seeds)

Intense coolness like thyme! A magical seed that prevents stomach sagging

Spice 1 Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Description

Seeds with an intense, thyme-like aroma and a peppery bite. Heavily used in heavy bean dishes or fried foods to aid digestion and add freshness.

Classification: Hardcore, Whole Spice, Digestive, Refreshing

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How to use

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Mix into the batter of Samosas or Pakoras.
  2. Temper in oil and add to Dal (lentil curry) at the end.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips

Key spices

Intense herbal note and peppery sting

Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets

Thyme mixed with cumin

Pairing

Bean dishes (Dal) / All fried foods

Trivia

[Trivia] Almost universally added to Indian fried snacks. Thanks to this spice, heavy oily foods can be eaten without stomach heaviness.

Eating tips & etiquette

[Unique Eating] A common home remedy for indigestion is to swallow a pinch of raw Ajwain seeds directly with water.

Allergen

None

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