Hambleden Herbs Whole Cumin Seeds 40g

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The pungent, sweet, spicy, smoky notes of cumin add depth to spiced foods where they compliment the heat of chilli and ginger.

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About Hambleden:
Hambleden Herbs is a long established organic brand with a reputation for high quality products and efficient, friendly service. Their products have won many awards over the years, a recognition of the quality of the Soil Association certified organic herbs, spices, teas and tinctures which have always been their speciality.

Life for Hambleden Herbs began back in 1982 on an organic herb farm in the small village of Hambleden in the Oxford shire countryside. In 1985 our dried herb range was launched and at the time was the only certified organic range of dried herbs in the UK. With the launch of our organic herbal tea range 4 years later, Hambleden Herbs was fast becoming the brand of choice for the informed consumer.

As interest in organic ingredients increased demand soon outstripped available supply from the farm and the business had to look further a field to secure supply of top quality, certified, organic ingredients. This resulted in a new focus for the business, and a new company being set up to specialise in the sourcing and importing of raw materials. Although the two businesses now operate separately, they continue to use some of the same suppliers that they did 20 years ago, and still call on the wealth of expertise and knowledge of their old partner.

Today Hambleden Herbs continues to hold true to its values of “Purity, Vitality and Integrity”, using them to inspire new blends of teas, herbs and spices that will excite and awaken your senses.

Usage

It is an extremely popular spice all over the world, and is used widely in Indian, Middle Eastern, North African, Mexican and Spanish food. There is even a Dutch cheese flavoured with Cumin Seeds. (Leidsekaas) For a taste of Southern India, fry Cumin Seeds in butter with some onions; add to soaked lentils, and you have a simple dhal to accompany your curry.

Cumin is also used widely in the Middle East, in tagines, falafel and hummus. If you like fragrant, gently spiced foods, then this is a store cupboard staple.

Ingredients

Organic Cumin Seeds

Other Information

Hambleden sell over 50 different organic dried herbs and spices from essentials such as Black Pepper and Bay leaves through to speciality ingredients and blends. Go organic and let the natural flavour, colour and aroma of pure, organic herbs and spices infuse your dish.

Organic, Vegetarian

Customer reviews - Hambleden Herbs Whole Cumin Seeds 40g

Reviews

Spiced Salmon & Chickpeas - Wed 5th Oct 2011
Mix a 400g can of chickpeas (drained), 200 g flaked canned salmon, a dozen halved cherry tomatoes, a dozen olives, 2-3 tbsp chopped coriander and a little grated lemon zest. Toast 1/2-1 tsp cumin seeds in a dry frying pan until aromatic, crack in a pestle and mortar and sprinkle over the salmon and chickpea mixture. Whisk together 3 tbsp olive oil, the juice of 1/2-1 lemon, 1 tsp harissa paste and some salt and pepper to taste. Dress the salmon salad and serve. Good in lunchboxes.
Reviewer's Name: Caroline

Try ... - Sat 17th Dec 2011
Try lightly toasting or dry frying to enhance the flavour and aroma. Sprinkle over salads, coleslaw and vegetables or add to relishes or chutneys. Also delicious in curries and a key ingredient in chilli con carne.
Reviewer's Name: Elina

Tips

Carrots with Cumin - Sun 15th Apr 2012
Try sprinkling halved young carrots with cumin seeds, then roast in a little olive oil until tender. Squeeze lemon juice over and top with chopped fresh coriander. Garnish with toasted pine nuts.
Reviewer's Name: Rachel

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