Whole SAMIA nigella is the whole black seed of Nigella sativa, also known as black cumin or habba sawda, with a peppery, slightly bitter taste. The bag’s label recommends it for traditional “naan” bread, salads, rice, potatoes, ratatouille and fish. 100 g bag.
What is nigella?
Cultivated nigella (Nigella sativa) is an annual plant of the Ranunculaceae family. Its angular black seeds measure 2 to 3 mm. Depending on the country and language, it is also called habba sawda in Arabic, kalonji in Hindi and Urdu, or çörek otu in Turkish. Native to Southwest Asia, it is grown today notably in Turkey, Syria, Pakistan, India, Saudi Arabia, Sudan and Ethiopia.
How to use it?
The SAMIA bag recommends sprinkling it over traditional “naan” bread before baking, over salads, rice, potatoes, ratatouille and fish. A light dry toasting in a pan, for a few seconds, intensifies its aroma before use. In the Maghreb, it also goes into ras el hanout, a blend that can bring together more than twenty spices.
What to pair it with?
NKOSI also offers NUMBER ONE nigella seed and SAMIA raz el hanout for Moroccan cooking. Find more spices in the African Spices and Sauces section.
Product information
- Brand: SAMIA (import and distribution: Haudecœur)
- Net weight: 100 g
- Ingredients: whole nigella seeds (100%)
- Allergens: none of the 14 allergens that must be declared are present in the single declared ingredient; check the bag received for possible traces
- Storage: away from heat and humidity
