Carom seed paste

Ajwain paste

5 g1 teaspoon

15 g1 tablespoon

Assumed paste density about 1 g/ml; 1 tsp = 4.93 ml, so about 5.0 g.

Instead of Carom seed paste

Ajwain seeds
Use half the weight, grind with a little water to a paste. Same flavour and aroma.
Carom seeds
Use half the weight, grind with water to a paste. Same seed under another common name.
Roasted ground ajwain
Use half the weight mixed with water to a paste. Milder and nuttier than raw ajwain.