All About CuminCuminum cyminumPlant Family: ApiaceaeOrigin: East Mediteranian to South Asia- A member of the parsley family.-They resemble the seeds of other members of the parsley family such as caraway, dill, and of course parsley.-The main producer and consumer of cumin is India.- Cumin is used mainly in recipes that are highly spiced. It features in Indian, Eastern, Middle Eastern, Mexican, Portuguese and Spanish cookery. - It is an ingredient of most curry powders and many savoury spice mixtures. - It is used in stews, grill rubs, and goes especially well with lamb and chicken. - It adds a little something special to plain rice, and beans. - The seeds should be lightly roasted before being used whole or ground to bring out the aroma. -Pairings: caraway, cardamom, coriander, fennel#Spices #Seasonings #ChefTip#GlenAndFriendsCooking #LeGourmetTV #LeGourmetTVRecipes Glen & Friends Cooking Glen And Friends Cooking #GlenCooking #GlenCooks-~-~~-~~~-~~-~-Please watch: "