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cumin Definition

cumin (kum′in; ko̵̅o̅′min, kyo̵̅o̅′-, ko̵o′-)

noun

  1. a small herb (Cuminum cyminum) of the umbel family, bearing umbels of small, white or rose flowers
  2. its aromatic fruits, used for flavoring pickles, soups, etc.

Etymology: ME < OFr cumin < L cuminum < Gr kyminon < Sem, as in Heb kammōn, Ar kammūn

cumin Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • add: To spice up a basic dressing, try adding ground cumin, caraway seeds or paprika.
  • grind: Grind a little cumin into the sauce and dribble olive oil over the top to garnish.
  • toast: In India it is served as a chilled drink, often flavored with toasted cumin, salt or sugar.
  • roast: The fragrance of roasted cumin, often with coriander, leaves an everlasting impression of Southern Indian and Sri Lankan cuisine!
  • use: Using cumin, a relative of the caraway seed, it contains a rich sweetness with a taste of licorice.

Modifies a noun

  • seed: Then add 2 green cardamom pods, 4 cloves, ½ teaspoon of whole cumin seeds.
  • powder: Stir in the ginger powder, garam masala and toasted cumin powder.
  • ground: Cumin ground Dill tops A northern European herb, often associated with fish especially in Scandinavia.
  • sauce: Cook in cumin sauce with a little oil and serve.

Noun used with modifier

  • tsp: Chop 500g carrots and put them into a saucepan with 1 large chopped onion, 2 garlic cloves and ½ tsp ground cumin.
  • tablespoon: Personally, I like these cakes highly spiced and use at least 1 dessertspoon aniseed and 1-2 tablespoons cumin.
  • ground: Start with small amount of a pungent spice that is characteristic of Moroccan cuisine, a teaspoon of ground cumin seed.
  • part: Mix one part turmeric, one part cumin, two parts coriander and six parts fennel.