Carom seeds (ajwain)
अजवाइन
Whole Spices
Paratha, pakora batter and puri — sharp and thyme-like.
What to know
Crush between your palms as it goes in. Whole and unbroken it barely releases anything.
Measures
- 1 tsp ≈ 3 g
- 1 tbsp ≈ 9 g
Cups here are the Indian 200 ml cup, not the 240 ml US cup — a common reason a recipe does not work. Weigh where you can; the grams are the figure we cook to.