Description
Kalonji — those tiny black seeds scattered on top of naan bread — are one of the most distinctive flavors in South Asian and Middle Eastern cooking, with a sharp, oniony bite that no other spice replicates.
Pardesi whole black cumin seeds are the real Nigella sativa — not to be confused with regular cumin or black caraway. Their pungent, slightly bitter, oregano-meets-onion flavor makes them essential as a naan topping, pickle spice, and panch phoron component.
Halal certified. GMP & ISO-certified. 180g dual-cap jar.
Add to cart — the naan seed your bakery knows by name.
WHOLE BLACK CUMIN SEEDS (KALONJI / NIGELLA SATIVA) — Pungent, oniony, slightly bitter. The distinctive seed topping on naan and the fifth spice in Bengali panch phoron. 180g dual-cap jar.
NAAN, BREAD & FLATBREAD TOPPING — Press into naan dough before baking. Sprinkle on pita, focaccia, and Turkish pide. The visual and flavor mark of artisan bread.
PICKLE & PANCH PHORON ESSENTIAL — Core ingredient in Indian achar and Bengali five-spice blend. Adds sharp, aromatic depth to oil-based pickles and tempering.
HALAL CERTIFIED, NON-GMO, VEGAN — GMP & ISO-certified facility. Gluten-free. Pure Nigella sativa seeds.
DUAL-CAP JAR SHAKE OR SCOOP — Shaker for even distribution across bread dough. Wide opening for tablespoon scoops into pickle masala. Resealable.
PRO TIP DRY ROAST FOR DEPTH — Toast kalonji in a dry pan for 60 seconds until they start to pop. This mellows the raw sharpness and releases a nuttier, more aromatic character.
FOR BAKERS, PICKLE MAKERS & BENGALI COOKS — Essential for naan bakers, home pickle enthusiasts, Bengali panch phoron builders, and Middle Eastern bread makers.
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