| Cumin is the dried fruit of a
small herbaceous plant.
Cumin adds
flavour to foods,
liquors and beverages. The spice is of particular value in the blending of Indian
curry powder. It also enlivens pulaous, biryanis and kebabs. Cumin has digestive
properties and when boiled in water acts as an excellent refreshener. It is also
used in medicines, toiletries and perfumery.
Indian cumin grows
abundantly in Gujarat, Rajasthan and Utter Pradesh. It is exported in its
natural form as well as oil and powdered forms. Exports are mostly to USA,
Singapore, Japan, UK and North Africa.
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