Caraway seed

Popular with the name of Kalonji in hindi, Caraway or Nigella seeds, is an interesting spice – when used for tempering, it adds a beautiful aroma to the dishes, and a hint of flavour that you can’t quite nail. In India, dry roasted kalonji is used for flavouring curries, dal, stir-fried vegetables, and even savouries such as samosa, papdis and kachoris among others.

Flavour and aroma aside, the tiny black seed comes with a whole lot of health benefits too.