What is ala jeera used for? Where is it from? Is it used in European cuisine?!
What is ala jeera used for? Where is it from? Is it used in European cuisine?
Answers: I think you mean "Kala jeera". It is used in Indian cooking. Jeera means cumin seeds and kala jeera is just one of the different kinds of cumin seeds available at indian grocery stores. BLACK CUMIN SEEDS:
Kala Jeera is a member of the parsley family. It has a sweeter, more delicate flavor than white cumin seeds. It is particulary good in Indian rice recipes. Dry roasted seeds are used in pilafs and breads.
Found in India & very common in Indian cuisine.