Iranian White Cumin (Zeera Safaid Irani)

Description

Iranian White Cumin (Zeera Safaid Irani) (زیرہ سفید ایرانی)

Iranian white zeera is long, clean and very fragrant. It is the everyday cumin used for tarka, raita and masala.

Quick facts

Below are the ways Zeera Safaid Irani is valued in Pakistani homes and kitchens. This is traditional and general information, not medical advice.

15 ways to use Zeera Safaid Irani

1. Tarka: Fry a teaspoon in hot oil until it crackles.
2. Zeera water: Boil 1 teaspoon in a glass of water, strain and drink warm.
3. Roasted zeera: Dry roast, crush and sprinkle on raita.
4. Zeera rice: Fry in ghee before adding rice.
5. Lassi: Add roasted zeera and salt to lassi.
6. Chaat: Sprinkle roasted zeera on fruit chaat.
7. Garam masala: Roast and grind with other spices.
8. Paratha: Add to dough for zeera paratha.
9. Aloo: Make zeera aloo with green chilli.
10. Digestive trio: Mix with saunf and ajwain.
11. Buttermilk: Add to chaas with mint.
12. Soup: Add to lentil soup.
13. Biscuits: Bake into savoury biscuits.
14. Salad dressing: Add roasted zeera to yogurt dressing.
15. Storage: Keep in a dry, closed jar.

20 benefits and traditional uses of Zeera Safaid Irani

1. Everyday spice: Used in almost every Pakistani dish.
2. Tarka essential: The base of daal and sabzi tarka.
3. Roasted zeera: Gives raita and chaat their special taste.
4. Zeera water: A traditional drink after heavy meals.
5. Digestive tradition: Used in the tradition to reduce heaviness.
6. Gas tradition: Taken in the tradition for a gassy stomach.
7. Rice flavour: Makes simple zeera rice.
8. Garam masala: A main part of spice blends.
9. Iron source: Cumin is a natural source of iron.
10. Appetite tradition: Traditionally used to wake up appetite.
11. New mothers’ tradition: Used in desi foods after childbirth.
12. Pairs with saunf and ajwain: Classic digestive trio.
13. Buttermilk flavour: Roasted zeera in lassi and chaas.
14. Unani formulas: Used by hakeems in many digestive powders.
15. Bread and paratha: Sprinkled into dough for flavour.
16. Iranian quality: Stronger aroma than ordinary zeera.
17. Clean seeds: Sorted and free from stones.
18. Long shelf life: Keeps well in a dry jar.
19. Small amount needed: A teaspoon flavours a whole pot.
20. Kitchen staple: Found in every Pakistani kitchen.

Buying tip: Good Iranian zeera is long, slender, greenish brown and very fragrant. Dull, dusty seeds with little smell are old.

Why buy from Maqsood Herbal Store

We have been in the herbal trade since 2005. Every item is checked for correct identity, colour, smell and cleanliness, and packed fresh after you order. We deliver all over Pakistan within 3 days for a flat Rs 300. You can pay by Cash on Delivery, JazzCash or Easypaisa. Sealed items can be returned within 7 days.

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry place in an airtight container, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Always use a dry spoon.

Please see a doctor

Traditional use is not the same as proven medical treatment. Please see a doctor or a qualified hakeem before using any herb for a health problem, especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, giving it to a child, taking regular medicine, or have a long term illness. Stop use and see a doctor if you notice any allergy or side effect.

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Urdu mein khulasa

زیرہ سفید ایرانی: مقصود ہربل اسٹور سے اصل اور صاف مال، احتیاط سے پیک کیا گیا۔ کسی بیماری میں استعمال سے پہلے ڈاکٹر یا حکیم سے مشورہ ضرور کریں۔ پورے پاکستان میں 300 روپے ڈیلیوری، کیش آن ڈیلیوری دستیاب۔

Disclaimer: This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The information on this page describes traditional use only and is not medical advice.