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Small, pale-brown seeds that look like celery seeds. Collected from an annual cultivated in India and Iran, ajowan has a distinct thyme-like flavour.
Category: Spice
In Season:
To Buy:
Buy whole, dried seeds.
To Store:
Store in an airtight container away from heat and light. Best used within 2 years of buying.
Tips & Tricks:
Add to vegetable curries, steamed cabbage, carrots, potato and pumpkin. Use in slow-cooked dishes when the flavour of thyme and a slight peppery spiciness is wanted. Delicious in savoury biscuits and pastries.
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Nutrition per 1 Cup:
Amines:
No information available
Salicylates:
No information available
Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*
* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.
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