Suma Onion Seeds - 35g

Suma Onion Seeds (also widely known as Nigella seeds or Kalonji) are premium, culinary-grade whole spices harvested from the distinct botanical pods of the Nigella sativa plant. Packed in a sustainable 35g box featuring a convenient clear window to showcase the matte black, triangular seeds inside, this traditional kitchen staple adds an unmistakable character to baked goods and savory recipes. While colloquially named "onion seeds" due to their tiny black appearance, they are entirely unique, delivering a deeply complex flavor profile characterized by a warm, toasted-nut savoriness, mild peppery bite, and an earthy, herbal aroma with subtle undertones reminiscent of oregano and fried onions. They are highly prized across Middle Eastern and South Asian culinary traditions for adding both an eye-catching visual accent and a crisp, aromatic depth of flavor.

Directions

Incorporate whole directly into dough mixtures before cooking, or dry-toast or fry them in hot fat at the start of a recipe to unlock their natural aromatic essential oils. They are famously used as a signature finishing touch for traditional Indian flatbreads like naan and peshwari naan, where they are pressed lightly into the dough surface before baking. They are also a fundamental whole-spice component of panch phoron (the classic Bengali five-spice blend), adding crucial depth to authentic lentil dals, vegetable sabzis, and robust lamb or chicken curries. Additionally, they pair beautifully with savory pastries, flaky puff pastry twists, homemade pickles, and tomato chutneys, or can be sprinkled over roasted root vegetables and creamy yogurt raitas for a refreshing crunch. Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep the outer packaging tightly sealed after opening to preserve maximum flavor strength, crispness, and freshness.

Ingredients

100% Whole Onion Seeds (Nigella / Kalonji) (Nigella sativa).

(Note: Prepared in a cooperative facility that handles varied ingredients; may contain traces of nuts, sesame, mustard, or celery seeds).

Dietary Information

• Suitable for Vegetarians & Vegans

• Naturally Gluten-Free & Wheat-Free

• Dairy-Free

• 100% Palm Oil Free

• No added sugar, salt, artificial additives, or synthetic preservatives

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