Mustard Seeds

Today's selection is spice.  Mostly seeds.  Here are some Mustard Seeds (black and white)

Mustard seeds are tiny... but don't let them fool you ; once they are growing, they'll grow bigger than all the other herbs... like a tiny thought can become a craving difficult to shed.

Try it in something different - Mustard Crusted Tofu with Kale and Sweet Potato

Black and White Mustard Seeds

Black and White Mustard Seeds - up close

Fenugreek Seeds - Methi

Today's selection is spice.  Mostly seeds.  Here are some Fenugreek Seeds (a.k.a. Methi)

Used to increase insufficient breast milk for mothers.  Also might be helpful in diabetes.

But can apparently make people smell like maple syrup if too much is taken?  A strange tale...

Try it in something different - It's good for your hair

Fenugreek Seeds

Fenugreek Seeds - not much to see here

Fennel Seeds - Saunf

Today's selection is spice.  Mostly seeds.  Here are some Fennel Seeds (a.k.a. Saunf, marathon)

Wiki: The Greek name for fennel is marathon (μάραθον) or marathos (μάραθος) - and the Battle of Marathon was the birth of the marathon, at the place of the fennel.

Try it in something different - Fennel Crusted Potatoes

Fennel Seeds - Saunf

Fennel Seeds - up close

Cumin Seeds - Jeera

Today's selection is spice.  Mostly seeds.  Here are some Cumin Seeds (a.k.a. jeera)

Try it in something different - in a drink with tamarind - Jal Jeera

Cumin Seeds

Cumin Seeds - up close

Coriander Seeds - Dhania

Today's selection is spice.  Mostly seeds.  Coriander Seeds - Dhania...

Try it in something different - Brew some Orange and Coriander Blonde Ale

Coriander Seeds

Coriander Seeds

Coriander seed - up close

Black Peppercorns

Today's selection is spice.  Mostly seeds.  Black Pepper

Try it in something different - Strawberry and Black Pepper Sorbet

Black Peppercorns

Peppercorns up close - lighting not so good with this darker item

Black Onion Seeds - Kalonji

Today's selection is spice.  Mostly seeds.  Kalonji are black onion seeds... a.k.a. nigella seeds,

Try in a Carrot and Fennel Salad

Black Onion Seeds

Black Onion Seeds

Black Onion Seeds up close - bit hard to see in the poor lighting.