spice
Black cumin seed
Shahi Jeera
2.1 g1 teaspoon
6 g1 tablespoon
Shahi (kala) jeera, Bunium persicum: thin dark curved seeds; not kalonji (nigella)
Instead of Black cumin seed
Nigella seedsUse the same weight; in Indian cooking this is usually the same seed. Toast lightly if the recipe asks for toasted.
- Kalonji seed
Use the same weight; it is another name for nigella. Add whole or crush lightly.
Cumin seedUse about 75% of the weight and toast before use; the flavour is different, more warm and less onion-like.
Recipes with Black cumin seed
Akha Peenda
Whole Roasted Leg of Lamb
Amritsari Tawa Murg
Pan-fried Amritsari Chicken
Awadhi Gosht Biryani
Lamb Biryani from Lucknow
Bataer Masaledar
Stuffed Quails in Spicy Sauce
Bhare Baghare Tamate
Stuffed Tomatoes
Bharwan Aloo
Stuffed Potatoes
Biryani (II)
Lamb Biryani (II)
Dhingri Dulma
Mushroom, (Bell) Pepper & Paneer Curry
Dum ka Murgh
Rich Chicken Curry
Dum ke Kebab
Kebabs Baked in a Slow Oven
Dum ki Arabi
Slow-cooked Colocasia (Taro Root)
Dum ki Machhali
Slow-cooked Aromatic Fish
Gogji
Black Cumin-flavoured Turnips
Kan Guchhi
Spiced Morels
Kashmiri Pulao
Kashmiri Pulao
Khatta Murg
Sour Chicken
Lukhmi
Vegetable-filled Pastries
Makhani Chawal
Buttered Rice
Malai Kofta
Stuffed Paneer Dumplings
Muj Gaad
Fish with Radishes
Murg ke Parche
Chicken Fillet Kebabs
Murg ke Soole
Boneless Chicken on Skewers
Mutton Barra Kebab
Roasted Lamb Kebabs
Nadru ke Kebab
Lotus Root Kebabs
Shola e Dil
Quails Stuffed with Savoury Minced (Ground) Chicken
Sikampoor Kebab (II)
Lamb Patties
Yakhni
Aromatic Lamb in a Tasty Sauce
Garam Masala (II)
Garam Masala (II)