Cumin Seeds Whole Organic

$5.00

SINGLE INGREDIENT | ORGANIC | NON-GMO | WHOLE

That deep, smoky warmth in your favorite taco, the aroma rising off a bowl of dal, the backbone of a good chili. That's whole cumin, and it tastes nothing like the tired powder in most spice drawers. The whole seed keeps its oils locked in, so the flavor is bigger, rounder, and still there when you reach for the jar six months from now. 

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What We tell customers about Cumin Seeds


At the store, we tell people to cook with whole cumin seeds once instead of the ground version and they'll see why so many cooks reach for them daily. Whole seeds hold their oils far longer than ground cumin, which fades after milling.

Toasted or sizzled in hot oil, they release a warm, earthy, nutty flavor with subtle citrus and floral notes right when you need it. It's the backbone of Indian cooking, but just as at home in chili, roasted vegetables, and marinades.

Bloom whole cumin seeds in oil and you'll never go back!

  • What to use it on

    Add a teaspoon to hot oil before sauteing onions for the base of a curry, soup, or stew.

    Toast the seeds in a dry pan for about a minute until fragrant, then lightly crush them over roasted vegetables or avocado toast.

    Stir them into a marinade for chicken or lamb.

    Add a spoonful to your next pot of chili for deeper, more complex flavor, or mix toasted cumin seeds into plain yogurt for a simple dip.

  • How the pros use it

    Add a teaspoon of cumin seeds to hot oil before sauteing onions. As they sizzle and pop, they flavor the oil so every ingredient you add afterward picks up their warm, nutty character.

  • What to pair it with

    Coriander Seeds Organic

    Together, cumin and coriander form one of the classic spice pairings in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Mexican cooking. Cumin brings warmth while coriander adds a gentle citrus note that keeps dishes balanced.

    Turmeric Powder Organic

    Turmeric adds earthy depth and vibrant color while cumin contributes rich, nutty warmth, making the combination ideal for curries, rice, lentils, and roasted vegetables.

Put Cumin Seeds To Work

Cumin Tomato Avocado Salad

Serves 4 to 6

The fastest way to see what these seeds can do.

Ingredients

  • 20 to 25 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 ripe avocados, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 large red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups arugula leaves
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (vinaigrette)
  • 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar (vinaigrette)
  • 1 tbsp local honey (vinaigrette)
  • 1 tbsp cumin seeds, lightly toasted (vinaigrette)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (vinaigrette)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil (vinaigrette)
  • 1/4 cup canola oil (vinaigrette)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste (vinaigrette)

Instructions

  1. Whisk together the lime juice, vinegar, honey, ground cumin, cilantro, and toasted cumin seeds.
  2. Gradually whisk in the oils until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Gently toss with the tomatoes, avocados, onions, and arugula. Serve immediately.

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