Cumin Cuminum cyminum the second most popular spice after black pepper. Cumin is a pungent, warming spice made from small dried seeds of the cumin plant, a member of the parsley family. It comes in amber, white, and black varieties, amber being the most commonly available. It is essential to Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, North African, Indian, southwestern Asian, Cuban, and Mexican cuisines. Ancient Romans ground sesame seed with cumin seed and used it as a condiment. Cumin is a main ingredient of curry and Indian dahl. It combines well with most beans, lentils, peas, fish, potatoes, rice, couscous and bulgur wheat, and vegetables. It is common in Mexican dishes such as chili and salsa, and can be added to soup, stew, beans, bean salads, marinades, and salad dressing. As a foundation flavor of curry powders, it is blended with cinnamon, coriander, cloves, chilies, turmeric, pepper, fenugreek, and other spices. Organically grown. Protective amber glass jar. kosher and pareve