{"id":119,"date":"2012-03-07T22:56:22","date_gmt":"2012-03-07T20:56:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.radioislam.org.za\/wordpress\/2012\/03\/07\/all-about-the-spice-called-cuminjeera\/"},"modified":"2012-03-07T22:56:22","modified_gmt":"2012-03-07T20:56:22","slug":"all-about-the-spice-called-cuminjeera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/all-about-the-spice-called-cuminjeera\/","title":{"rendered":"All about the spice called cumin\/jeera"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Cumin is a flowering plant that has been grown as a spice since ancient times. Cumin is a member of the Apiacea family and grown natively in the eastern Mediterranean region and east of India. Cumin requires a hot climate for growth. The flowers of the cumin plant are small and can be either white or pink in color. It produces a tiny, compressed fruit containing a single seed similar to fennel, but smaller in size and slightly darker in color.
As a spice, cumin has a distinctive aroma that is used to add spice and to compliment the natural sweetness of a food or dish. Sometimes used in North African, Middle Eastern, and Asian cuisine, cumin is most frequently used in Indian and Mexican cuisine. It is used in curry powder and is the source of a distinct odor that emanates from the skin of people who routinely eat foods prepared with cumin. This is mostly due to the high concentration of oil compounds found in cumin seeds, which are absorbed into the body and released through sweat.
Ground cumin is called for in a number of recipes, most notably those of Indian and Mexican origin. Often used in salsas and other Tex-Mex dishes, cumin is hotter to the taste than caraway and has a sharp, slightly bittersweet taste. Cumin makes a good addition to chili and enchiladas, and a flavorful seasoning to ground meats. Cumin is also useful to spice up plain rice, breads, or other dishes when a spicy flavor is desired. When combined with other spices, such as garlic and chili powder, cumin makes a nice rub for grilling lamb and chicken.<\/div>\n

Jeera water for drinking
Drinking jeera water on a daily basis has several health benefits.
•According to Ayurveda, warm jeera water is helpful in strengthening
our digestive system, circulatory system and balance
•Warm jeera water helps to refresh our body and flush out the toxins
from the body.
•Jeera water contains a good antiseptic property that fights common
cold and fevers.
•When little ginger is mixed in jeera water, it helps to soothe sore throat.
•Jeera (Cumin seeds) are highly noted for digestive disorders like
atonic dyspepsia, diarrhea, biliousness, morning sickness, indigestion, malabsorption syndrome, and flatulent colic.
•Jeera water is also effective in getting sleep. After taking a teaspoon of cumin seeds and a riped banana at night, drink jeera (cummin seeds) water to induce sleep.
•Cummin is said to increase the heat in the body thus making metabolism more efficient.
•Jeera is rich in Vitamin-E. The essential oils present in this have disinfectant and anti fungal properties, which prevents any microbial and fungal infection from affecting the skin.
•Cumin is rich in iron and it is highly beneficial for ladies, especially those who are pregnant, or lactating mothers. •Also helpful for the burning sensation of the palms and soles.<\/p>\n

—
Ammarah
Radio Islam
+27118547022
ammarah@radioislam.co.za
www.radioislam.co.za<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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