Also called Kala Jeera this is a more rare form of cumin. Black Cumin is more subtle than brown cumin, the seeds are sweeter, smaller and have a more delicate taste. The first flavour is small, then it grows to a smokey black flavour like lapsang suchong. The after taste is slightly bitter with nuances of citrus and aniseed.
A finer ground version of the above, it can be used to make a lovely coating or to make the skin of roast chicken deliciously crispy.
Available in 500g bags.
Both Black and White Pepper are obtained from the small dried berry of the vine Piper Nigrum. White pepper is simply the berry with the outer skin removed which gives a slightly milder and delicate flavour than black pepper. Ground white pepper is made from ground whole white peppers.
Use in light coloured or cream sauces and stews to add flavour without the black speckles of black pepper.
Available in 400g pack.