Sadaf Cumin Seeds, 113gr

زیره درسته صدف — ۱۱۳ گرم

Sadaf Cumin Seeds (zireh-e sabz-e dorrost — whole green cumin) are whole, unground cumin seeds — one of the most important, widely used, and distinctively aromatic spices in Persian and Middle Eastern cooking, with a warm, earthy, slightly smoky, and deeply savoury flavour that forms the backbone of advieh spice blends, khoresh, rice dishes, yogurt preparations, and meat seasonings across the Iranian kitchen. Cumin (zireh-e sabz — literally “green cumin”) is distinct from caraway (zireh-e siyah — “black cumin”): both are called “zireh” in Persian but have distinct flavours, and cumin is the warmer, earthier, and more universally used of the two. Whole cumin seeds are toasted in a dry pan before use to unlock their full aromatic depth, then used whole for a textural burst of flavour or lightly crushed and ground for a more evenly distributed spice note. Whole seeds are the preferred format for tempering into hot oil at the start of a dish, for topping Persian breads, for adding to torshi and pickles, and for use in spice mixes where freshly toasted and ground cumin delivers a far more vivid, alive flavour than pre-ground. Sadaf is one of the most trusted brands in Persian and Middle Eastern pantry essentials. The generous 113gr jar is a practical everyday size.

Toast a teaspoon of seeds in a dry pan until fragrant and lightly darkened for maximum aromatic depth before using ground or whole, grind toasted seeds in a mortar and pestle for freshly ground cumin to use in Persian advieh, khoresh marinades, and spice blends with an intensity pre-ground cumin cannot match, temper whole seeds in hot oil or butter at the start of a rice dish or stew for a boldly aromatic, nutty flavour base, use in mast-o-musir and yogurt dips alongside dried shallots and herbs for a warmly spiced, earthy note, add to Persian koofteh, kebab, and meat seasoning blends for a deep, savoury cumin warmth, scatter over Persian flatbreads and lavash before baking for a seeded, aromatic crust, or add to torshi and Middle Eastern pickles for a warm, earthy infusing spice. The essential Persian kitchen cumin — whole, fresh, and ready to toast.

• Sadaf Cumin Seeds (zireh-e sabz-e dorrost) — whole green cumin seeds; toast before use for maximum aroma and freshness
• 113gr jar — generous everyday size for advieh, khoresh, rice, kebab, yogurt dips, and torshi
• Trusted Sadaf quality — one of the most recognised brands in Persian and Middle Eastern pantry staples
• Essential for Persian advieh blends, khoresh, mast-o-musir, koofteh, kebab seasonings, and flatbread topping
• Available at Vicinity Mart — your trusted source for authentic Persian herbs, spices, and pantry essentials