An inseparable part of North Indian tempering /Tadka, these little spice bursts dancing in hot oil were discovered in Syria. A spice that has voyaged through civilizations to our table, Cumin is now an essential ingredient in traditional cooking around the globe. This spice has an intense flavour profile and is commonly used in savoury dishes. It is versatile and a great team player, hence can be combined effectively with a variety of spices.
Foodialogues.com shares a simple Jeera rice/cumin rice with a classic accompaniment of spicy and tangy ‘Chole”. A popular dish with a distinctive style of preparation, this cereal–protein combination is an excellent example of protein complementation thus providing us with all the 9 essential amino acids—a complete protein.
