AWAFI MILL Black Seed 500g (17.6 Oz) - Kalonji Habbat Al Barakah Nigella sativa Seeds

Add a bold traditional flavor to your kitchen with AWAFI MILL Black Seed, also known as Kalonji or Habbat Al Barakah. Botanically identified as Nigella sativa, these small black seeds are valued across Middle Eastern, Indian, Pakistani, Turkish, North African, and Mediterranean cuisines for their distinctive aroma and savory taste.

Botanical Identity:

Black Seed comes from Nigella sativa, an accepted plant species in the Ranunculaceae family. The seeds are naturally small, angular, and dark black, with a strong aromatic character.

Common & Traditional Names:

This product is known by many names, including Black Seed, Kalonji, Habbat Al Barakah, Habbatul Barakah, Black Cumin, Nigella Seeds, Black Caraway, Charnushka, Roman Coriander, and Nigella sativa Seeds.

Important Difference:

Black Seed / Kalonji is different from regular cumin, black sesame, onion seed, and true caraway. It has its own unique flavor and botanical identity as Nigella sativa.

Appearance & Texture:

The seeds are small, dry, black, and slightly angular in shape. They add light crunch, bold color contrast, and traditional spice character to finished dishes.

Flavor Profile:

Black Seed has a deep, earthy, slightly peppery, toasty, and onion-like flavor. When gently toasted, the aroma becomes warmer and more pronounced.

Common Culinary Uses:

Use Black Seed in naan, paratha, flatbread, savory biscuits, pickles, chutneys, lentils, curries, vegetable dishes, soups, stews, rice dishes, spice blends, marinades, salad toppings, and roasted snacks.

How to Use:

Use whole seeds directly in recipes or lightly toast them in a dry pan for a few seconds to release aroma. You can also crush them gently before adding to spice mixes, marinades, doughs, or cooked dishes.

Serving Ideas:

Sprinkle over fresh naan or bread before baking, mix into pickle masala, add to lentil dishes, use in roasted vegetable seasoning, or combine with sesame, fennel, cumin, and coriander for a homemade spice blend.

Important Usage Note:

This product is sold as a culinary spice seed. It is not marketed as a medicine, treatment, or health supplement. Use according to your recipe and taste preference.

The Awafi Mill Promise:

AWAFI MILL packs Black Seed in pure form with no additives, no fillers, no artificial colors, and no preservatives. Each pack is prepared for customers who value authentic spices, clean packing, and reliable product identification.

Storage Guidance:

Keep tightly sealed after opening. Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture, heat, direct sunlight, and strong odors.

• Scientific Name: Nigella sativa, a traditional spice seed from the Ranunculaceae family. These small black seeds are widely used in Middle Eastern, Indian, Pakistani, Turkish, North African, and Mediterranean-style cooking.
• Also Known As: Black Seed, Kalonji, Habbat Al Barakah, Habbatul Barakah, Black Cumin, Nigella Seeds, Black Caraway, Charnushka, Roman Coriander, and Nigella sativa Seeds.
• What It's Known For: A bold aromatic spice seed with a slightly peppery, earthy, toasty, and onion-like flavor. Commonly used in breads, naan, paratha, pickles, curries, lentils, vegetable dishes, spice blends, and savory baking.
• How to Use: Use whole, lightly crushed, or gently toasted. Sprinkle over breads, flatbreads, salads, roasted vegetables, pickles, soups, stews, and rice dishes, or mix into spice blends and marinades for extra aroma and texture.
• Awafi Mill Quality: Carefully selected Black Seeds packed pure with no additives, no artificial colors, and no preservatives. Store airtight in a cool, dry place away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight to maintain freshness and natural aroma.