How to Make Cumin Powder?

5 from 2 votes

Cumin powder, also known as Jeera Powder or Ground Cumin is a staple spice in various cuisines. This Homemade Cumin powder is easy to make, fresh, and more economical than the store-bought one.

Course Spice Blend

Cuisine Indian

Keyword cumin powder, ground cumin, how to make jeera powder

Diet Gluten-Free, Vegan

Method Stovetop

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings cup

Calories 375kcal

Author Bhavana Patil

Ingredients

1 cup cumin seeds (jeera)

Instructions

Roasting Cumin Seeds

Heat a heavy bottom pan over medium-low heat and add the cumin seeds.
Dry roast them by stirring at regular intervals till they slightly change in color and are aromatic. It would take about 2-3 minutes. However, do not over roast the cumin seeds, else they might taste bitter.
Switch off the flame and transfer to a plate. Cooldown completely.

Making Cumin Powder using a Grinder

Once the roasted cumin seeds have cooled down, transfer them to the spice grinder and blend to make a coarse or fine powder.

Making Cumin Powder with Mortar-Pestle

Once the roasted cumin seeds have cooled down, transfer them to the mortar-pestle and crush them to make a coarse or fine powder.

Making Cumin Powder with Rolling Pin

Once the roasted cumin seeds have cooled down, transfer them to the plain marble surface (chakla).
Roll the rolling pin over the cumin seeds going from up to down by gently applying pressure. Continue the process until you get coarse ground cumin.
Transfer the powder into a dry, clean airtight glass container.

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Notes

Tips to Make Perfect Jeera Powder

Try to use good-quality cumin seeds.
Dry roast them on medium-low heat by stirring at regular intervals to roast evenly and avoid burning.
Make sure to cool the roasted cumin seeds completely before grinding else seeds will release moisture and reduce the shelf life.
Store ground cumin powder in a clean, dry and airtight glass container for longer shelf life.

Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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