• Ajwain Seed by Old Town Spice Shop
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Ajwain Seed

Ajwain Seed

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Made and shipped by Old Town Spice Shop

Ships from Fort Collins, CO, shipping is the maker's own rate, shown at checkout.

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Ajwain Seed is an aromatic whole spice popular in Indian and South Asian cooking, offered by Old Town Spice Shop. Its strong, pungent flavor recalls thyme and cumin with a slightly bitter note.

At a glance

  • Type: Whole spice seed
  • Cuisine: Indian, South Asian
  • Aroma: Thyme and cumin, pungent
  • Character: Warm, pungent, slightly bitter
  • Best use: Vegetable and meat dishes, pickles, breads
  • Vendor: Old Town Spice Shop

Best for

  • Stir-fried vegetables, lentils, and stews
  • Meat curries and kebabs
  • Indian pickles
  • Breads and pastries
  • Tempering in hot oil
  • Gifts for spice enthusiasts

How to use

Use whole, added early in cooking to release flavor, or grind into a more intense powder.

Flavor profile

Strong and pungent, reminiscent of thyme and cumin, with warmth and a slightly bitter edge.

About Old Town Spice Shop

Old Town Spice Shop blends and sells single spices and seasoning blends for everyday home cooking.

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  • Packed and shipped by the maker, never a warehouse
  • Mix any makers in one cart, one checkout, no account
  • Perishables go out Monday to Wednesday in insulated packaging

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Product facts

Made by
Old Town Spice Shop
Maker based in
Fort Collins, Colorado
Size
2 oz
Price per unit
$3.50 / oz
Great for
  • Stir-fried vegetables, lentils, and stews
  • Meat curries and kebabs
  • Indian pickles
  • Breads and pastries
  • Tempering in hot oil