Quick 1-Ingredient Ground Cumin Powder

Uncover the craftsmanship of producing Quick 1-Ingredient Ground Cumin Powder within a mere two-minute span by employing the straightforward techniques of dry roasting and grinding.

Check out Pakistani spice blends: Coriander powder, Chaat Masala, Garam Masala Powder, Green cardamom powder, Nihari Masala, Seekh Kabab Masala, Sindhi biryani Masala, and Biryani Masala.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. What is Cumin powder?
2. Video
3. Why make homemade cumin powder?
4. How to use cumin powder?
5. Ingredients
6. How to make Cumin powder?
7. Recipes to use Cumin powder in?
8. How to store Cumin powder?
9. The Homemade Cumin Powder Recipe

WHAT IS CUMIN POWDER?

Quick 1-Ingredient Ground Cumin Powder essentially consists of finely ground cumin seeds. Cumin, known as "Zeera" in Urdu and "Jeera" in Hindi, is a pivotal spice frequently employed in Indian and Pakistani recipes. This aromatic Pakistani spice blend imparts a profound warmth crucial to the essence of Pakistani cuisine, enriching your recipes with an infusion of remarkable flavors.

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WHY MAKE HOMEMADE CUMIN POWDER?

To be candid, a few years ago, I wasn't accustomed to preparing these spice blends at home. Nevertheless, a friend suggested crafting homemade cumin powder, Garam Masala powder, coriander powder, and green cardamom powder to enhance the authenticity of my Pakistani recipes. I gave it a shot one day, and since then, I've never reverted to store-bought. Homemade cumin powder offers a fresher, preservative-free, and richer depth of flavor and aroma that has truly transformed my culinary endeavors.

HOW TO USE CUMIN POWDER?

Cumin powder typically finds its place in Pakistani recipes alongside other powdered spices.

INGREDIENTS

• Cumin Seeds- This recipe consists of just a single ingredient.

HOW TO MAKE CUMIN POWDER?

Located your cumin seeds.

Lightly dry roast the cumin seeds.

Grind.

RECIPES TO USE CUMIN POWDER IN

Numerous recipes incorporate cumin powder as an essential ingredient, and here are just a select few examples.

• Mutton Chaaps
• Maash Ki Dal
• Pakora Kadhi
• Chapli Kababs
• Chukandar Gosht

HOW TO STORE CUMIN POWDER?

To preserve cumin powder's freshness, store it within an airtight container in a dry, room-temperature environment, or alternatively, refrigerate it. When stored correctly, cumin powder can maintain its quality for up to a year, whether kept at room temperature or in the refrigerator.

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Quick 1-Ingredient Ground Cumin Powder

The art of crafting Quick 1-Ingredient Ground Cumin Powder in just a mere two minutes by utilizing simple processes of dry roasting and grinding.

Prep Time1 minute min

Cook Time1 minute min

Total Time2 minutes mins

Course: Prepping

Cuisine: Indian, Pakistani

Keyword: cumin powder, peesa huwa zeera

Servings: 20 uses

Calories: 19kcal

Author: Sarah Mirza

Equipment

• spice grinder

Ingredients

• 1 cup cumin seeds

Instructions

• In a fry pan, add cumin seeds and lightly dry roasted for 30 seconds.
• Grind it in a spice grinder into powder form.
• Keep it in an airtight container in a dry, room-temperature environment for proper storage.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 19kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 64IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 3mg