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Cumin is a small, slender annual herb of the carrot family, cultivated in the Mediterranean region, India, China, and Mexico. Its seeds, which are actually dried fruits, are used in many mixed spices, chutneys, and chili and curry powders. Cumin is especially popular in Asian, North African, and Latin American cuisines. Its oil is used in perfumes, for flavoring liquors, and for medicinal purposes.
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Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 27 Apr. 2024
Chili powder, cumin, and paprika: A blend of spices that add depth, warmth, and smokiness to the soup.
—Martina McBride, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2024
Add the ginger, turmeric, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper and chile flakes and stir until combined.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes, then stir in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano.
—Farideh Sadeghin, Saveur, 8 Feb. 2024
Add the garlic, oil, salt, cumin, paprika, coriander and black pepper.
—Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
It’s all topped with a fresh carrot salsa, cumin aioli and some crunchy radish and bright cilantro.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2024
Spices are half the transformation: ginger, allspice and cumin, built to warm; thyme, with its kiss of camphor; bay leaves for a piney depth.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2024
When the onion is golden, add tomato paste, ¾ teaspoon cumin and ⅛ teaspoon red-pepper flakes to the pot, and saute until paste darkens, about 1 minute.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Cumin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cumin. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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