Description
Item name: BLACK CUMIN ZIRI/BLUE FLEABANE
Botanical name : Nigella sativa
Other Names: Kari geeri, Kali ziri, Zira dashti, Sahadevi, Daudotpala, Sahdevi, Sadodi, Shiah Jeera – Indian Caraway Seeds, Kala Zeera
Bunium Persicum or Shahi (Royal) Jeera or Siah (Black in Urdu) Jeera looks very similar to the Regular cumin seeds but is Longer, Thinner and Darker in colour. Because of it’s name, It is often confused with other spices such as Nigella Sativa or Kali Jeeri or even Caraway Seeds(Carum carvi) (These Both have completely different flavour)
Shahi Jeera (Bunium Persicum) & Cumin seeds both belong to the same family as Parsley.
Shahi Jeera is native to Central & Northern Asia. In India it grows naturally in Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Utranchal in severe cold conditions
It has milder flavour than cumin with Rich Sweet, Nutty & Floral tone. Thus is used for adding flavour to Rice & Meat
