Karimjeerakam / Kalonji 100g (Black Cumin Seed)

Buy Karimjeerakam Online — Kerala Black Cumin Seeds 100g

Buy karimjeerakam online — 100g pack of premium black cumin seeds (Nigella sativa). Our karimjeerakam online is sourced from Kerala spice farms and hand-cleaned. Also known as Kalonji in Hindi, this small but powerful spice is one of India’s most versatile — used in cooking and traditional medicine.

What is Karimjeerakam?

Small triangular black seeds of the Nigella sativa plant. Despite the name “cumin,” karimjeerakam is not related to regular jeera or shah jeera. Distinct spice with unique flavor and properties.

Flavor Profile

• Nutty base — mild toasted-nut flavor
• Peppery bite
• Slightly bitter finish
• Aromatic when heated
• Subtle onion-like note

Traditional Uses

• Kerala Pickles — mango, lime, ginger
• Naan Bread — sprinkled on top before baking
• Kababs — seekh, shami
• Panch Phoron — Bengali 5-spice
• Fish Curries — Bengali & Kerala
• Tadka/Tempering

How to Use

1. Whole seeds in hot oil tempering
2. Sizzle in ghee 5-10 sec before onions
3. Sprinkle on naan before baking
4. Grind for spice blends

Health Benefits

Called “seed of blessing” in traditional Islamic medicine:

• Thymoquinone — powerful antioxidant
• Blood sugar (Type 2 diabetes support)
• May reduce cholesterol
• Immune support
• Respiratory health
• Digestive aid
• Skin & hair (via kalonji oil)

Kerala Mango Pickle Recipe

500g raw mango chopped + 3 tbsp salt + 2 tbsp chilli powder + 1 tbsp turmeric + 1 tbsp karimjeerakam + 1 tbsp mustard seeds + 1/2 cup heated cooled mustard oil. Sun-cure 1 week. Store 6+ months.

Storage

• Airtight glass jar
• Cool dry place
• Shelf life: 24 months — very stable

Why Buy from Us?

• Kerala-sourced & hand-cleaned
• Pure seeds only
• 100g pack — 20+ recipes
• FSSAI certified
• Free shipping over Rs 1,500

Karimjeerakam FAQs

Same as kalonji?

Yes! Karimjeerakam = Kalonji = Nigella seeds = Black cumin seeds.

Can I substitute with regular cumin?

No — flavor is very different.

What does it taste like?

Nutty, peppery, mildly bitter with subtle onion note.

Kalonji oil for hair?

Yes — traditional remedy. Massage into scalp before wash.

How much to use?

Very potent — 1/4 to 1/2 tsp per recipe (serves 4-6).

Vegan & gluten-free?

Yes, pure single-ingredient spice.