Kalinji Ministry of Spices 230g

Kalindzhi is better known in Ukraine as black cumin, although sometimes the name “nigella” is used. But they love this spice not for the number of names, but for the enormous benefits for the body. Its homeland is the Mediterranean and Asia, from where it spread throughout Europe.

Black cumin has long been used to treat a wide range of diseases, because the seeds contain not only various essential and fatty oils, but also glycoside and melantin. The seeds have long been used as a diuretic, choleretic, laxative and anthelmintic. Its regular use can improve vision, improve immunity, cope with depression and relieve fatigue. This is an excellent expectorant and analgesic that is used in the treatment of rheumatism, radiculitis and gout. Interesting are the insecticidal properties of the seeds, due to which it is used to protect clothes from moths.

Using Kalinja in cooking

The spicy taste and pleasant aroma have brought spices great popularity. It contains many healthy oils, copper, zinc, iron and phosphorus. It is often used to make confectionery and drinks. By sprinkling homemade bread with nigella seeds you can give it an extraordinary new aroma and taste.

Kalinji is often added to:

• marinades for pickling cucumbers and watermelons;
• sauerkraut;
• marinades that are used to pour tomatoes and peppers when canning.

It has a disinfecting effect and improves digestion. The taste of the seeds is pungent, slightly sweet, bitter-tart, similar to nutmeg and black pepper, although it differs from the latter in that it does not irritate the walls of the stomach. Chernukha is added to salads, first and second courses, and baked goods. You can buy Kalinji from India by weight in the desired quantity and enrich your diet.

Country of origin: India.