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== Uses ==

Cumin seed is used as a [[spice]] for its distinctive flavor and aroma. Cumin can be found in some cheeses, such as [[Leyden cheese]], and in some traditional breads from France. Cumin can be an ingredient in [[chili powder]] (often [[Tex-Mex]] or Mexican-style) and is found in ''[[achiote]]'' blends, ''[[adobo]]s'', ''[[sofrito]]'', ''[[garam masala]]'', [[curry powder]], and ''[[bahaarat]]'', and is used to flavor numerous commercial food products.~~<ref name=drugs/>~~ In Indian and other South Asian cuisine, it is often combined with [[coriander|coriander seeds]] in a powdered mixture called ''[[Dhana jiru|dhana jeera]]''.

Cumin seed is used as a [[spice]] for its distinctive flavor and aroma. Cumin can be found in some cheeses, such as [[Leyden cheese]], and in some traditional breads from France. Cumin can be an ingredient in [[chili powder]] (often [[Tex-Mex]] or Mexican-style) and is found in ''[[achiote]]'' blends, ''[[adobo]]s'', ''[[sofrito]]'', ''[[garam masala]]'', [[curry powder]], and ''[[bahaarat]]'', and is used to flavor numerous commercial food products. In Indian and other South Asian cuisine, it is often combined with [[coriander|coriander seeds]] in a powdered mixture called ''[[Dhana jiru|dhana jeera]]''.

Cumin can be used [[milling (grinding)|ground]] or as whole seeds. It imparts an earthy, warming and aromatic character to food, making it a staple in certain stews and soups, as well as spiced gravies such as curry and chili. It is also used as an ingredient in some pickles and pastries.

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 == Uses ==
 {{Cookbook|Cumin}}
-Cumin seed is used as a [[spice]] for its distinctive flavor and aroma. Cumin can be found in some cheeses, such as [[Leyden cheese]], and in some traditional breads from France. Cumin can be an ingredient in [[chili powder]] (often [[Tex-Mex]] or Mexican-style) and is found in ''[[achiote]]'' blends, ''[[adobo]]s'', ''[[sofrito]]'', ''[[garam masala]]'', [[curry powder]], and ''[[bahaarat]]'', and is used to flavor numerous commercial food products.<ref name=drugs/> In Indian and other South Asian cuisine, it is often combined with [[coriander|coriander seeds]] in a powdered mixture called ''[[Dhana jiru|dhana jeera]]''.
+Cumin seed is used as a [[spice]] for its distinctive flavor and aroma. Cumin can be found in some cheeses, such as [[Leyden cheese]], and in some traditional breads from France. Cumin can be an ingredient in [[chili powder]] (often [[Tex-Mex]] or Mexican-style) and is found in ''[[achiote]]'' blends, ''[[adobo]]s'', ''[[sofrito]]'', ''[[garam masala]]'', [[curry powder]], and ''[[bahaarat]]'', and is used to flavor numerous commercial food products. In Indian and other South Asian cuisine, it is often combined with [[coriander|coriander seeds]] in a powdered mixture called ''[[Dhana jiru|dhana jeera]]''.
 Cumin can be used [[milling (grinding)|ground]] or as whole seeds. It imparts an earthy, warming and aromatic character to food, making it a staple in certain stews and soups, as well as spiced gravies such as curry and chili. It is also used as an ingredient in some pickles and pastries.