Cumin is a flavorful and healthy spice and it has a very important place in Indian, Mexican, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. We use cumin seeds and roasted cumin powder in our everyday Indian cooking to enhance the flavor of the dish and improve digestion. This cumin powder or jeera powder can be made in bulk and store in an airtight container for about 6 months. You can use this spice powder to make lassi, curries, gravies, chaats, salads and raitas.
Few Recipes where you can use this Homemade Jeera Powder:
If you are looking for more homemade spice blend recipes then do check Pav Bhaji Masala, Homemade Dhaniya Powder, Sandwich Masala and Amchoor.
How to Make Roasted Cumin Powder or Jeera Powder Video:
Homemade Roasted Cumin Powder or Jeera Powder
How to make Homemade Roasted Jeera Powder Recipe for curries, gravies and chaats.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Cumin Seeds
Instructions
- Heat a pan over a medium-low flame and dry roast the cumin seeds until fragrant and golden brown color.
- Keep stirring to avoid burning the seeds.
- Remove from the flame and let them cool completely.
- Grind them to a fine powder and store in an airtight container.
Video
Nutrition values are estimates only.
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How to Make Homemade Jeera Powder Recipe with Step by Step Photos:
- Heat a pan over a medium-low flame and add ¼ cup of cumin seeds.
- Keep roasting until they are evenly browned and fragrant. Do not burn them.
- When they are fragrant and golden brown, transfer them to a plate and let them cool completely.
- Transfer the cooled cumin seeds to a dry mixie jar or spice blender.
- Grind them into a fine powder.
- Transfer the ground cumin to a dry airtight container and store in a cool or dry place for about 6 months.
- Always use a clean and dry spoon for longer shelf life.
Richa says
thats simple and awesome. gorgeous pictures!. the cumin powder from stores is hardly fragrant! and god know how old!
divya says
flavorful powder and wonderful clocks…
ANU says
awesome dear…i too always make all the powders at home…
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மகி says
Nice clicks! 🙂
anthony stemke says
Nice post, I like to grind my own too.
Kadhyaa says
thats a wonderful info..
manjooo says
i too do the same…well..very informative post 🙂
Valarmathi Sanjeev says
Nice post..love the flavor of cumin… beautiful clicks.
Ganga Sreekanth says
beautiful pic………thanks for sharing dear…..
radha says
Once I finish the ready pack that I bought, I will make fresh powder only, thanks to your post