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Cumin is a small, slender annual herb of the carrot family, cultivated in the Mediterranean region, India, China, and Mexico. Its seeds, which are actually dried fruits, are used in many mixed spices, chutneys, and chili and curry powders. Cumin is especially popular in Asian, North African, and Latin American cuisines. Its oil is used in perfumes, for flavoring liquors, and for medicinal purposes.
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Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
It’s all topped with a fresh carrot salsa, cumin aioli and some crunchy radish and bright cilantro.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2024
Spices are half the transformation: ginger, allspice and cumin, built to warm; thyme, with its kiss of camphor; bay leaves for a piney depth.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
When the onion is golden, add tomato paste, ¾ teaspoon cumin and ⅛ teaspoon red-pepper flakes to the pot, and saute until paste darkens, about 1 minute.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
Stir in the ground cumin and cook for 1 minute.
– Stir in the tomato sauce, chicken stock, chipotle pepper and honey.
—Corey Inscoe, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
One loaf is stained with turmeric and charged with cumin, curry leaves, and cilantro.
—The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 13 Mar. 2024
Green Shakshuka With Avocado and Lime This easy twist on classic North African shakshuka (traditionally eggs baked in tomato-pepper sauce, with cumin, paprika and cayenne) starts with an onion-garlic-chard sauteed until gently wilted: a nest of sorts for steam-poaching eggs.
—Emily Weinstein, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2024
Braised Kale and Tomatoes Kale braised with tomatoes and flavored with cumin and paprika would make for a great side dish with roasted fish and rice.
—Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 26 Feb. 2024
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“Cumin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cumin. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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