"Ed Stuart" > wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> If I freshly gind cumin for a dish, do I first need to roast the seeds?
>
> Thanx,
> Ed Stuart

It gives a richer flavor but that may not always be what you want. Some
recipes specify roasting, others do not. You can experiment. Roasting is
easy, anyway. Put a shallow layer of seeds in a dry skillet and heat over
medium heat, shaking now and then, until they turn slightly darker and give
off a nice cumin smell.


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