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Cumin Seeds जीरा

Cumin Seeds (जीरा) is a popular Indian Spice widely used in home cooking, traditional spice blends, and authentic recipes across India.

Recipes41 approved
Store matches1 active
CategorySpice
Hindi nameजीरा

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About Cumin Seeds

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Culinary Profile & Overview

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Cumin Seeds (जीरा) is a popular Indian Spice widely used in home cooking, traditional spice blends, and authentic recipes across India.

Cumin Seeds is listed on Mabapu as a spice ingredient. This shared record connects recipes and active store products that refer to the same food, even when cooks know it by another name.

Canonical nameCumin Seeds
Hindi name (हिंदी नाम)जीरा
CategorySpice
Approved recipes41
Mapped store items1
AGMARKNET Mandi nameCumin Seed(Jeera)

Also known as (Regional & Multilingual Names)

Explore vernacular names, Hinglish phonetic spellings, and regional Indian language terms for Cumin Seeds:

Hindiजीरा jeera zeera jeera powder Cumin Powder Ground Cumin
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How to cook with it

Start with the recipes below. Each full recipe shows where Cumin Seeds appears, how much is used, and how cooks handle it in the method.

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Buying and storage

For pantry ingredients, keep packs sealed, dry, and away from direct heat. Follow the product label for exact shelf life and recipe quantities.

Matched store products

1 active matches
Rajasthani Bajra Moth Dal Khichdi
Mabapu Brand ⚖️ Net 500g 🌿 Spice & Herb

Rajasthani Bajra Moth Dal Khichdi

Recipes using Cumin Seeds

41 approved recipes
Authentic Challa Punugulu – Crispy Bullet Dahi Bonda with Tangy Yogurt Dip: A Festival‑Ready, Restaurant‑Grade Snack 45 min
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Authentic Steamed Ukadiche Modak (उकडीचे मोदक) – Fresh Coconut & Jaggery Delight for Ganesh Chaturthi 35 min
Festival pick Perfect for Ganesh Chaturthi (Modak Mahotsav)

Authentic Steamed Ukadiche Modak (उकडीचे मोदक) – Fresh Coconut & Jaggery Delight for Ganesh Chaturthi

Vegetarian Healthy
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Mumbai Street Style Tawa Pulao (तवा पुलाव) – Bold Pav Bhaji‑Inspired Flavors on a Sizzling Iron Tawa 35 min
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Mumbai Street Style Tawa Pulao (तवा पुलाव) – Bold Pav Bhaji‑Inspired Flavors on a Sizzling Iron Tawa

Vegetarian Healthy
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Authentic Bengali Khichuri & Labra Bhog – Festive Durga Puja Comfort Food Recipe 65 min
Festival pick Navratri Festive Special

Authentic Bengali Khichuri & Labra Bhog – Festive Durga Puja Comfort Food Recipe

Vegetarian Healthy
By Mabapu Foods
Hot Honey Crispy Halloumi & Paneer Bites – Viral Instagram Reel Snack with Chili‑Infused Honey 35 min
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Hot Honey Crispy Halloumi & Paneer Bites – Viral Instagram Reel Snack with Chili‑Infused Honey

Vegetarian Healthy
By Rajnish Saharan
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Crunchy Masala Veg Aata Noodles (Maggi Style Wholesome Twist) 35 min

Crunchy Masala Veg Aata Noodles (Maggi Style Wholesome Twist)

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Homemade Viral Doner Kebab Recipe: Juicy, Spiced & Healthy 105 min
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Authentic Bavarian Soft Pretzels (Brezen) with Creamy Obatzda Dip – A Mouth‑watering Bavarian Street‑Food Experience 50 min
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Vegetarian Healthy
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Authentic Pune-Style Poha Recipe (Healthy & Wholesome) 20 min

Authentic Pune-Style Poha Recipe (Healthy & Wholesome)

Vegetarian Super healthy
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Homemade Palak Paneer Recipe (Healthy Spinach & Indian Cottage Cheese Curry) 45 min

Homemade Palak Paneer Recipe (Healthy Spinach & Indian Cottage Cheese Curry)

Non-vegetarian Healthy
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Authentic Maharashtrian Pav Bhaji Recipe (Wholesome Vegetable Curry with Soft Bread Roll) 35 min

Authentic Maharashtrian Pav Bhaji Recipe (Wholesome Vegetable Curry with Soft Bread Roll)

Vegetarian Healthy
By Rajnish Saharan 5.0
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