KALONJI (NIGELLA SEED)
(Nigella Sativa)
Commonly known as ‘BLACK SEED’.
Also called ‘KALIJIRA (Bengali), HABBAL BARAKAH (Arabic), CHERNISKA (Russian),
MANGRILE (Guyana).
Mistakenly named Black Cumin Seed, Black Onion Seed and or Black Caraway Seed.
Kalonji the Seed of Blessing, a miracle herb, is the black seed of a very unique looking flower. It has a sharp flavor and strong aroma, slightly bitter taste with a nutty, earthy, peppery taste and a crunchy texture.
Suggested Uses:
Popular in India, West Bengal, and Bangladesh. alonji is either dry-roasted or tempered in
cooking oil, adds a beautiful aroma to the dishes. Used in stir-fried vegetables, legumes, salads, fish, rice, pickling, curries, rice, breads, and cookies & salty snacks.
Health Benefits:
Kalonji seed is considered a medicinal powerhouse, used in traditional Islamic medicine and Ayurveda to treat a wide variety of ailments.
Take ½ 1tsp ground seed with honey/ day.
These statements and uses are not evaluated by the FDA & the product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
