Ground cumin SAMIA is a ready-to-use powder made from dried, ground cumin seeds. It flavours vegetables, meatballs, some mezze and curry, as stated on the label. Sold in a 100 g bag.
What is ground cumin?
Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) is a seed with a warm, earthy, slightly bitter flavour, known in English as “ground cumin” and in Arabic as “kammoun”. This SAMIA bag contains only cumin ground to a fine powder: quicker to measure than whole seeds, but it loses its aroma faster once the bag is opened.
How to use it?
The SAMIA label recommends it for vegetables, meatballs, some mezze and curry blends. It also flavours tagines, couscous, marinades and soups such as harira. Add it during cooking, or heat it for a few seconds in a little oil to bring out its aroma before adding the other ingredients: half a to one teaspoon is often enough for a dish serving 4.
What to pair it with?
It pairs well with ground coriander SAMIA, the ground turmeric SAMIA and the garam masala SAMIA in a homemade blend. The Moroccan and Maghrebi cuisine range brings these spices together. In the same range: Whole cumin SAMIA.
Product information
- Brand: SAMIA (Haudecœur group)
- Content: 100 g bag
- Ingredients: ground cumin (100%)
- Allergens: none of the 14 allergens that must be declared in the ingredient list
- Average nutritional values per 100 g: 1788 kJ / 429 kcal, fat 22.0 g of which saturates 1.5 g, carbohydrate 34.0 g of which sugars 2.3 g, fibre 11.0 g, protein 18.0 g, salt 0.43 g
- Storage: away from heat and moisture, in an airtight container; use within 6 months of opening
