Carom Seeds 50g

Carom seeds, widely known as Ajwain in India, are a powerful, pungent spice that punch far above their weight. A 50g pack might look small, but because the flavor is so concentrated, it’s enough to last a typical household for several months.

Here is a detailed breakdown of what you get in a 50g pack:

Physical Characteristics

• Appearance: Tiny, oval-shaped, seed-like fruits (often called “seeds” but botanically fruits). They are pale brown to olive green and have a ridged texture.

• Aroma: Very similar to thyme but much more intense and medicinal, thanks to a high concentration of the essential oil thymol.

• Taste: Sharp, biting, and slightly bitter. It creates a temporary numbing sensation on the tongue if chewed raw.

Key Culinary Uses

Because the flavor is so strong, a 50g bag provides roughly 25 to 30 servings (assuming ~1.5g to 2g per dish).

• Tempering (Tadka): Usually added to hot oil or ghee at the start of cooking dals or vegetable stir-fries.

• Fried Savories: An essential ingredient in the batter for Pakoras, Samosa crusts, and Mathri to aid digestion of fried foods.

• Breads: Often sprinkled on Parathas or mixed into Naan dough for an earthy, herbal lift.