One of the core ingredients in most curry blends, this is a versatile spice which works well with meat and fish alike. Rich, warm and earthy and used in cuisines across the globe from Mexico to the Middle East from North Africa to India. Toast in hot oil before crushing to release the earthy essential oils.

• Flavour: Deep, bitter, earthy
• Aroma: earthy, citrus

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