Nigella Seed

Botanical Name: Nigella sativa Flavor: Aromatic, Warm, Smokey, slightly Bitter and Pungent, mildly Sweet and Nutty, with notes of Oregano, Onion, and Black Pepper Origin: India Use With: Beef, Pork, Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, Game Meats, Fish, Seafood, Eggs, Legumes, Vegetables, Paneer, Rice, and Baked Goods Description: Nigella Seeds (AKA ‘Kalonji’ and ‘Black Seed’) have a flavor that is hard to pin down, each person seems to perceive the flavor differently with some claiming that they taste like cumin or coriander, others say that it tastes similar to caraway, some say they have a slightly nutty flavor, and others claim that they are mild and sweet. Whatever you taste, these tiny, black, tear-drop shaped seeds are used extensively in the cuisines of Eastern Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, India, and South Asia where they add their aromatic flavor depth, complexity, and texture to breads, savory pastries, curries, soups, stews, vegetable dishes, and meats. Though often mistakenly r