Bangladesh
Spice
Kalonji (Nigella Seeds)
パンにもカレーにも！オニオンのような香ばしさの黒い種
Description
Black seeds with a nutty, onion-like flavor. A key component of Panch Phoron and used to top flatbreads or flavor lentil dishes.
Classification: Seasoning
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How to use
Ingredients
- Kalonji seeds
Instructions
- (Prep) Temper in hot oil, knead into bread dough, or grind into a black paste (Bhorta).
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
None
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Black sesame (visual only)
Pairing
Daal Chorchori / Kala Jeera Bhorta
Trivia
[Trivia] An Islamic cure-all. In BD, it is also commonly called 'Kala (Black) Jeera (Cumin)'.
Eating tips & etiquette
Looks like black sesame, but chewing releases a nutty, slightly bitter, onion-like flavor.
Allergen
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