Organic
Cumin Powder
Jeera Powder · Raw & Roasted
जीरा पाउडर · Cuminum cyminum
- Origin:
- Rajasthan, Gujarat
- Flavour:
- Warm, earthy, musky — the defining aroma of Indian cooking
Raw & Roasted AvailableExportCurry BaseIron Rich
About Cumin Powder
Cumin powder is the most used ground spice in Indian cooking after turmeric. Meekoo offers two key variants: raw-ground (for spice blends and pickles) and roasted-ground (for raita, chaat and dry preparations). Roasting intensifies and transforms the flavour profile, adding smoky, nutty complexity to the characteristic earthy-musky base.
Health Benefits
- Cuminaldehyde stimulates digestive enzyme production in the stomach
- Iron-rich — daily cumin consumption provides significant iron contribution
- Anti-inflammatory monoterpene compounds support joint health
- Shown to improve memory and cognitive function in animal studies
Culinary & Industrial Uses
- Jeera rice and cumin-forward curries including jeera chicken and aloo
- Raita and yoghurt-based dishes — roasted cumin powder essential
- Chaat masala and dry spice mixes for street food applications
- Global curry powder and taco seasoning base worldwide
Processing & Grades
Premium Rajasthan seeds roasted to specification or raw-ground in controlled environment. Cuminaldehyde minimum 25% in volatile oil. Available roasted and raw at 40, 60, 80 mesh.
