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Cumin Salt

Cumin salt is a handy seasoning for all sorts of dishes. Crisp crudités are delicious dipped into it, or you can use it to season as you would plain salt. Sprinkle into scrambled eggs or on plain rice, potatoes, fish, corn on the cob, or sliced fresh vegetables, such as tomatoes and cucumbers.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    yields 1/4 cup

Ingredients

2 tablespoons cumin seeds
2 tablespoons salt

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Toast the cumin seeds until aromatic, a couple of minutes, in a toaster oven or in a hot, dry skillet while stirring or shaking continuously. Allow to cool before grinding.

    Step 2

    Grind the cooled, toasted cumin seeds and the salt in a spice grinder.

    Step 3

    Store at room temperature, tightly covered.

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