Caraway seed’s flavor will be a bit stronger or hotter, but you can substitute ground cumin, commonly used in Indian cuisine, for ground caraway seeds. Caraway and cumin both belong to the parsley family and they are similar in taste.The seeds found in most types of rye and soda bread are caraway. Typically, people harvest and dry caraway seeds, then either use them whole or ground into a powder. Caraway has a sharp, stimulating aroma that is slightly minty or peppery. The caraway seed’s high concentration of natural essential oils gives the spice its unique flavor. Its flavor has a nutty, bittersweet sharpness with a hint of citrus, pepper and anise.
Culinary Uses
- Caraway is widely used as a spice for flavouring bread, biscuits, cakes and cheese.
- Caraway is also used in desserts, liquors, casseroles, and other foods.
- It is also used as medicine to relieve stomach ailments.
How to Store
- Store in an air-tight container in a dry, cool area to retain the aroma and flavour for longer.
- Always buy ground caraway in small quantities and store in an airtight container.
Health Benefits
- It is beneficial in activating the glands, besides increasing the action of the kidneys.
- The seeds are also useful in strengthening the stomach functions. In specific, they relieve flatulence and are useful in flatulent colic, countering any possible adverse effects of medicines. For flatulence, a cup of tea made from caraway seeds taken thrice a day after meals will give relief.
- Caraway seed oil is used orally in overcoming bad breath or insipid taste.
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