Ajwain , pronounced aj-o-wen, is a member the Umbelliferae Family, which includes dill and caraway, as well as cumin. It is most commonly found in Indian cuisine, also known as carom or bishop's weed. It's especially well-suited for delicate vegetarian dishes found in Gujarat. Spice Description Ajwain is a spice made from seeds. The grayish-green seeds have a striped appearance similar to cumin and caraway . They also come with a fine silk stalk. They are often sold whole. For medicinal purposes, the seeds can be chewed whole. They taste bitter and hot, so it is common to chew them on their own. Ajowan can be cooked to soften it. They have a distinctive thyme scent when crushed. Bouquet: a pungent thyme /cumin fragrance Flavor: A strong, thyme-like flavor with a kick. It leaves a milder, more pleasant aftertaste. Hotness Scale: 5 Preparation and storage Ajwain can be ground in a mortar and ...
