Black cumin can be used in many ways in the kitchen. However, you should only use the seeds and the oil,
because the remaining components are slightly toxic.
Those who like to cook
according to recipes from Arabic, Indian or Russian cuisine will often find
black cumin there. The seeds taste peppery, slightly bitter and pleasantly hot.
The seeds are used either pure or ground for vegetable and meat dishes.
In Turkish cuisine, black
cumin seeds are often combined with sesame. In Europe, stir-fried vegetables
with cabbage, peppers, aubergines, zucchini and beans are seasoned with black
cumin. Black cumin also goes well with meat dishes with lamb or chicken,
whereas its use with hearty meats such as pork or beef is less recommended.
Black cumin also harmonizes very well in combination with fennel seeds and
aniseed.
Effect of black cumin oil
Since black cumin strengthens the immune system, it is often used to treat allergies and