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Kala Jeera (Wild Cumin)
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Kala Jeera (Wild Cumin)

Rare high-altitude cumin.

600650In Stock

100% Authentic Hill Produce

The Story of Kala Jeera (Wild Cumin)

Kala Jeera (Black Cumin) is a rare spice that grows wild in the high-altitude forests of the Himalayas. It is distinct from the regular 'Shah Jeera'. The seeds are darker, thinner, and possess a sweet, floral, earthy aroma. It is a low-yield crop, making it one of the most expensive spices from the region. It is often gathered by shepherds grazing their flocks in high meadows. In Pahadi weddings, Kala Jeera is essential for flavoring special rice dishes and meat preparations.

How to Cook: Kala Jeera Rice

  • 1Soak Basmati or local red rice.
  • 2Heat ghee in a pot. Add a generous spoon of Kala Jeera.
  • 3Let it crackle and release its sweet aroma.
  • 4Add the rice and water. Cook until fluffy.
  • 5The rice will be infused with a unique, woody fragrance.

Medical Benefits

  • Digestive Tonic: Excellent for colic and bloating.

  • Lactation Aid: Traditionally given to nursing mothers to boost milk production.

  • Memory Booster: Believed to sharpen memory and intellect.

  • Anti-microbial: Fights bad bacteria in the gut.

*Traditional knowledge. Not medical advice.