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Spice Benefits

(304) Cumin

Jeera

Cumin Plant

Benefits of using Cumin seeds.

Cumin is a spice made from the seeds of the Cuminum cyminum plant. Cumin contains compounds called flavonoids that work as antioxidants in the body.

  1. Cumin promotes digestion by increasing the activity of digestive proteins. It may also reduce symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
  2. Cumin is a very rich source of iron, providing almost 20% of your daily iron in one teaspoon.
  3. Cumin contains antioxidants that stabilize free radicals. Antioxidants can help neutralize unstable particles called free radicals that cause cell damage.
  4. Cumin has anti microbial properties which restrict the growth of infectious bacteria and fungi. This may reduce food-borne illnesses.
  5. Cumin regulates the body temperature and refreshes your body in this scorching heat.
  6. Cumin is a remedy for flatulence and bloating problems. It makes you feel light.

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(258) Ukalo Ready Mix

Dry spices powder for ukalo

Ingredients

Method

  1. In mortar and pestle break each dry spice separately into small particles. keep aside.
  2. cut bay leaves into small pieces.
  3. Please do not remove the skin of the cardamom.
  4. Now in the jar of mixture grind all the spices together into fine  powder.
  5. Strain with the strainer and store in an air tight glass jar. Please do not store it in a plastic jar as  aromatic oil from condiments and plasticiser in plastic containers are found to react with each other.
  6. Ideally use 1 tsp. of spice mix in 2 cups of liquid but if you like strong aroma and taste then you can use more.

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