Malabar Ajwain Whole 100 GM

Ajwain, also known as carom seeds, are a popular Indian spice with a pungent, slightly bitter flavor and thyme-like aroma, often used in curries, snacks, and breads. 

Here's a more detailed description:

• Appearance:

  Ajwain seeds are small, tear-shaped, and light brown in color, resembling celery seeds. 

• Taste and Aroma:

  They have a pungent, slightly bitter flavor with a thyme-like aroma, often described as a blend of oregano and anise. 

• Uses:

  • Culinary: Ajwain seeds are used in various Indian dishes, including curries, snacks like Pakora and onion bhajia, and breads. 
  • Other Uses: They are also used in pickling and as a flavoring agent for meat or fish. 

• Plant:

  Ajwain is a fragrant annual plant native to India, also grown in Afghanistan, Egypt, Iran, and Pakistan. 

• Other Names:

  Ajwain is also known as carom seeds, bishop's weed, or lovage. 

• Medicinal Properties:

  Ajwain is also favored for its medicinal properties and is used by some people for its antiseptic properties as well as for indigestion. 

• Chemical Composition:

  The major component of ajwain oil is thymol, which has antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. 

• Allergens:

  Ajwain seeds are generally safe for vegetarians, but may contain traces of gluten, celery, sesame, milk, tree nuts, peanuts, soya and sulphites.