Nigella Seeds - Mungrelo, Mugrelo - (मुग्रेलो, मुन्ग्रेलो)
Also known as black cumin, black onion seeds and kalonji, these are small, triangular, black seeds with rough surface and white interior. They have a lingering flavor described as peppery, nutty, and bitter. The whole seed is not very strong, but when crushed they have a distinct pungent flavor.
Also known as black cumin, black onion seeds and kalonji, these are small, triangular, black seeds with rough surface and white interior. They have a lingering flavor described as peppery, nutty, and bitter. The whole seed is not very strong, but when crushed they have a distinct pungent flavor.
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| Close-up look of Nigella seeds. |
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| Nigella seeds are often confused with onion seeds, but they are quite different and should not be substituted. |
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| The seeds are usually fried or toasted to enhance their flavor, and cooked with meat, fish curries, vegetables such as pumpkins, and used extensively in pickles. |
