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Cumin powder, also called Jeera powder or Ground Cumin is a staple pantry ingredient in many cuisines. As the name suggests, ground cumin is made from cumin seeds.Jeera has a warm and slightly bitter taste along with a pungent smell. The aroma of this tiny seeds makes the dishes scrumptious. Jeera is an herb and is available dried, grounded or brownish-green powder. Apart from being its use in Indian cuisines, jeera is also used in many other countries to flavour their food.Cumin can be used ground or as whole seeds. It helps to add an earthy and warming feeling to cooking, making it a staple in certain stews and soups, as well as curries Cumin is used mainly where highly spiced foods are preferred. It features in Indian, Eastern, Middle Eastern, Mexican, Portuguese and Spanish cookery.