Shah Jeera / Caraway Seeds 1kg

Buy Shah Jeera Online — Premium Kashmiri Caraway Seeds 1kg

Buy shah jeera online — 1kg pack of premium Kashmiri caraway seeds sourced directly from Ladakh and Kashmir. Our shah jeera online pack contains authentic Bunium persicum — the true “black cumin” that gives Mughlai biryani, Kashmiri pulao, and rich North Indian curries their signature floral-aromatic depth.

Shah Jeera vs Regular Jeera

• Color: Darker & smaller
• Shape: Longer, thinner, curved
• Aroma: More intense, floral, complex
• Price: 3-5x more expensive
• Usage: Half the quantity of regular jeera for same flavor

Traditional Shah Jeera Uses

• Mughlai Biryani — Hyderabadi, Awadhi, Kashmiri
• Kashmiri Pulao
• Korma — Mughlai chicken, mutton
• Garam Masala — North Indian blend key ingredient
• Rogan Josh — Kashmiri mutton curry
• Nihari

How to Use Shah Jeera

1. Dry roast 30 sec until aromatic
2. Add whole to hot ghee/oil for tempering
3. Grind with other spices for masala
4. Use 1/4 to 1/2 tsp per recipe — very potent

Kashmiri Pulao Recipe

Heat 2 tbsp ghee. Add 1/2 tsp shah jeera + 4 cardamom + 4 cloves + 1 inch cinnamon. Add 1 cup soaked basmati rice. Add 2 cups hot water, saffron, salt. Cook 15 min. Garnish with fried nuts.

Health Benefits

• Digestive aid — reduces bloating
• Anti-inflammatory (Ayurvedic use)
• Rich in antioxidants (thymoquinone)
• Respiratory support

Storage

• Airtight glass jar
• Cool dry place
• Shelf life: 18-24 months whole

Why Buy Shah Jeera from Us?

• Kashmiri/Ladakh origin
• Hand-cleaned
• 1kg bulk pack — wholesale pricing
• Vacuum sealed
• FSSAI certified

Shah Jeera FAQs

Is shah jeera same as caraway?

Yes — Bunium persicum. Also called Kala Jeera or Black Cumin. Different from regular jeera and kalonji.

Can I substitute with regular jeera?

Not ideal — flavor is very different. In a pinch: 1 tsp jeera + 1/8 tsp fennel approximates.

Why so expensive?

Wild-collected from Himalayan foothills. Limited supply, high demand. Our 1kg bulk offers best per-gram value.

How much in biryani?

1/2 to 1 tsp for 4-serving biryani.

Is shah jeera vegan & gluten-free?

Yes, pure single-ingredient spice.