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Cumin

Cumin is an aromatic spice that is commonly used in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine. It has a flavor similar to anise and is often used to season dishes featuring chicken, pork, fish or vegetables. Cumin contains antioxidants and may provide health benefits such as controlling blood sugar, lowering cholesterol, aiding digestion, and promoting weight loss. It can be used as a spice, in tea, or as an essential oil. Whole cumin seeds have a milder flavor than ground seeds and are often toasted before using to enhance their flavor.

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Cumin

Cumin is an aromatic spice that is commonly used in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine. It has a flavor similar to anise and is often used to season dishes featuring chicken, pork, fish or vegetables. Cumin contains antioxidants and may provide health benefits such as controlling blood sugar, lowering cholesterol, aiding digestion, and promoting weight loss. It can be used as a spice, in tea, or as an essential oil. Whole cumin seeds have a milder flavor than ground seeds and are often toasted before using to enhance their flavor.

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CUMIN

 Cumin is a very aromatic


spice that is used as such in
culinary preparations or can
be used in the form of cumin
tea, tincture or oil

 Theseeds are perfect for


seasoning Indian dishes.
Dried cumin has a
The aroma of cumin is unique spicy flavor,
similar to that of anise, being pungent yet sweet,
also related to this spice. The with a slightly bitter
dried seeds of the cumin spiciness.
plant are used as a spice.
 Cumin can be combined with it has a very intense flavor.
most spices, but its flavor Whole cumin has a milder
goes very well with flavor than ground caraway.
-garlic,
-chili,
-paprika,
-onion
-olive oil

 It should be used sparingly as


 Cumin is also perfect in
pork and chicken dishes,
with fish and sausages and
in vegetable and potato

 Cumin is related to anise,


dill, fennel and caraway
BENEFITS
Cumin is used both as a
spice and as a natural
remedy for various
ailments.
 Cumin seeds are known
for the properties and
benefits they have for the
body.
 Cumin contains antioxidants
 Cuminappears to have anti-cancer properties
 CUMIN CAN HELP TREAT DIARRHEA

 Cumin may help control blood sugar


 Cumin can help lower cholesterol
 Cumin can help with weight loss
How to use cumin

1. Cumin tea Pour 200 ml of boiling water over a teaspoon of the


herb and leave covered for 10-15 minutes, then strain.

Benefits of cumin tea:


 supports digestion and digestive functions;
 relieves bloating and flatulence;
 contributes to the normal functioning of the intestinal tract;
2. Cumin Oil

 Cumin oil is a very powerful


antioxidant that stimulates
digestion and metabolism.

 In addition, it is diuretic and


removes excess water from the
body. The oil is also a good pain
reliever for muscle pain.
Recipes with cumin

 Rice with caraway seeds

Ingredients:
 1 tablespoon of butter;
 2 teaspoons of cumin seeds;
 a cup of long grain rice;
 1 clove of garlic;
 1/2 teaspoon of salt;
 3 cups of water.
 New potatoes with cumin

ingredients:
 1 tablespoon oil
 2 teaspoons cumin powder
 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
 1 teaspoon garlic powder salt
 1/4 teaspoon hot paprika
 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
 one kilogram of small new potatoes
Bibliography
 https://www.libertatea.ro/lifestyle/chimion-beneficii-retete-3434225
 https://www.doc.ro/sanatate/chimionul-ce-beneficii-are-pentru-sanatate
 https://www.kotanyi.com/ro/descoperiti/condimente/chimion/

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