Ground Cumin SAMIA - Maghreb Spice - 100g from Syria - an authentic product selected by NKOSI for its exceptional quality. 100g format.
Dive into a Mediterranean culinary journey with Ground Cumin SAMIA, an essential spice that transcends the flavours of your dishes. Native to the Mediterranean region, this cumin is prized for its warm, earthy aroma, bringing depth and authenticity to your culinary creations.
✨ Why choose this cumin?
- Fine powder: ready to use, easy to dose
- Warm aroma: an earthy and deep flavour
- SAMIA brand: superior quality
- Versatility: curries, couscous, tagines, meats
- Aromatic depth: transforms your dishes
🍽️ Recommended uses
Essential for curries, couscous, tagines, grilled meats, vegetables or marinades. Blends easily into all your preparations.
🌍 Mediterranean and African tradition
Ground cumin is widely used in Mediterranean, African and Middle Eastern cuisines for its convenience and its powerful aroma.
💡 Tips
Use in moderation, the aroma is concentrated. Store in a dry place in an airtight container.
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💡 Recipe ideas with this product
Used in the preparation of Moroccan Tajine, Maghreb Shakshouka and Egyptian Koshari. Brings authenticity and traditional flavour. Discover our detailed recipes and much more on the NKOSI blog.
A must-have of African and Caribbean cuisines - Although its production origins are varied, this spice has been an integral part of African and Caribbean culinary traditions for generations. From Senegalese mafé to Antillean colombo, it accompanies the most emblematic recipes of these rich and generous cuisines.
Origins and cultural heritage — ground cumin
Cumin has been grown in Egypt and Tunisia since antiquity. A cardinal spice of the Maghreb, it is found in couscous, tagines, keftas and the essential ras el hanout blend. In Sub-Saharan African cuisine, it scents tomato sauces and grill marinades. It is found notably in Moroccan couscous, kefta tagine and grilled keftas.
Culinary uses — ground cumin
- Royal couscous: 1 tablespoon in the broth, with ras el hanout.
- Grilled Moroccan kefta: 1 teaspoon in the minced meat with parsley.
- Vegetable or meat tagine: 1 teaspoon at the start of cooking.
- Falafel and hummus: 1 teaspoon in the chickpea paste.
- African tomato sauce: 1 teaspoon with garlic and chilli.
Benefits and nutritional profile — ground cumin
Cumin contains cuminaldehyde and thymol, studied for their digestive and anti-inflammatory properties. It also provides iron in notable amounts (66mg/100g), manganese and fibre. Recommended after rich meals.
