How to make cumin powder like a chef

By transforming your toasted cumin seeds into powder yourself, you create an exceptional condiment that will metamorphose the aroma and taste of your dishes.

1. Toast the seeds: In a dry pan, toast the cumin seeds over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes. Wait until their delicious scent fills the kitchen and they start to turn a golden color. Stir constantly so as not to burn them.
2. Cool: Immediately transfer the toasted seeds to a cold plate or dish and let them cool.
3. Grind: Use a spice grinder, a small food processor, or a mortar and pestle to grind the seeds into powder.
4. Store: Place the freshly ground powder in an airtight container, away from light. Use within 30 days for optimal freshness.

8 recipes to explore cumin

• Chicken with peppers and cumin Sauté chicken pieces with sliced peppers in a pan. Add cumin, minced garlic, and salt. Simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
• Cumin chickpea curry Sauté onions, garlic, and ginger. Add drained chickpeas, coconut milk, curry powder, cumin, and turmeric. Simmer until thickened.
• Roasted eggplants with cumin and honey Cut eggplants into slices and brush them with a mixture of honey, cumin powder, salt, and olive oil. Roast in the oven.
• Fish with cumin and coriander Season white fish fillets with salt, cumin powder, and fresh coriander. Cook in a pan.
• Spiced lentils with cumin Cook lentils with water, onions, garlic, cumin seeds, paprika, and broth.
• Shrimp sautéed with cumin and lemon Sauté shrimp with cumin seeds, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and salt.
• Zucchini stuffed with rice and cumin Fill zucchini halves with spiced cooked rice (cumin, cinnamon, salt) and bake.
• Chickpea and vegetable salad Mix chickpeas, diced vegetables, cumin powder, lemon juice, and olive oil.