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"My idea of cumin's flavor was forever changed when I had Banas cumin. The potent scent can be felt without even opening the jar." - Mara F.
RECIPE INSPIRATION
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Root Vegetables
Toast and crush seeds for sprinkling over roasted eggplant, a beetroot dip, or pureed roots.
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Beef and Lamb
Add ground cumin to minced lamb for kebabs, or to beef rendang.
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Lentils and Legumes
Use as a flavoring for daal, black beans, and other stews, in falafel mix and over hummus.
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Salt Mix
Toast seeds and grind with sea salt, for sprinkling over roast chicken, tomato salad, hummus, guacamole, avocado toast, and more.
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Yogurt Dip
Combine cumin, yogurt, and lemon to make a dressing for roasted vegetables or a salad of bitter leaves, such as kale.
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OUR PARTNER FARMER, DEVJI PATEL, FROM DUNGALA IN GUJARAT
Devji comes from a family of multi-generational farmers. He is eccentric and the only farmer in his village and surrounding areas to grow cumin organically (not an easy task by any means – more on that later). He makes his own natural fermented microbial culture (which smells horrendous), uses vermicompost, cattle manure, rotates crops seasonally, and more to create a biologically active soil that feeds micro-organisms which continuously improves the soil structure. He hopes to inspire other farmers to pick up organic farming.
FOUNDER'S NOTE: AN HOMAGE TO MY ANCESTORS
Cumin holds a very special place in my heart. It is deeply connected to my identity and countless memories. My paternal grandfather, who was a farmer like our ancestors, grew cumin along with other crops on his farm.
Growing up in India, I was fortunate to experience the freshest cumin every year, straight from my grandpa’s farm at the first harvest. When our neighbors and friends tasted our cumin, they would not want anything else, often saying it stood out from anything available in the market. This set a very high standard for me as I went onto finding the cumin that could match the excellence of my grandfather’s.
After over 2 years of extensive research and effort, which involved meeting several scientists, contacting over 350 farmers, visiting 16 different villages across all 11 districts renowned for cumin cultivation in Gujarat, meeting 38 farmers, and exploring their farms under scorching heat (over 113 F), I finally found what I was looking for. The aroma and flavor of this cumin served as a reminder to my grandpa’s cumin. I truly hope this has made him proud.
We sincerely hope you adore Banas Cumin just as deeply as we do - Dharti
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