Cumin powder

Used for over five millennia, cumin is one of the oldest known spices in the world. Native to the Fertile Crescent, it has taken root in Moroccan soil over the centuries, driven by exchanges between Mediterranean, Arab, and Berber civilizations. Cuminbeldi,This traditional cumin grown in Moroccan soil is distinguished by its aromatic richness and its small-scale cultivation, often in polyculture with other medicinal plants.

This cumin powder comes from ancestral know-how passed down from generation to generation, where the seed is cultivated, dried and ground using simple gestures, respectful of the plant and the local climate.

Beldi cumin powder reveals a gentle warmth, an earthy intensity, and almost toasted notes. It can be used to enhance everyday dishes as well as to enrich more complex recipes. It can be sautéed in oil, added to marinades, as a final seasoning, or even as an infusion.

Here is5 iconic dishes from 5 countrieswhere cumin is essential:

🇲🇦Vegetable or lamb tagine– Beldi cumin is one of the pillar spices of tagine, mixed with garlic, turmeric or ginger.
🇮🇳Lentil dhal– Dry roasted, it provides a tasty and comforting base for Indian pulses.
🇲🇽Chili sin carne– It brings aromatic depth and balances the spiciness of the chili pepper.
🇹🇳Lablabi (chickpea soup)– Served with stale bread, lemon, garlic, harissa... and a generous spoonful of beldi cumin.
🇹🇷Köfte– Cumin structures the flavor of meatballs, often accompanied by mint or sweet paprika.

In addition to being a key spice in North African and Middle Eastern cuisines, beldi cumin offers numerous benefits recognized since Antiquity:

🌿Facilitates digestion– Cumin stimulates digestive secretions, relieves bloating and strengthens intestinal comfort.
💪Rich in iron and antioxidants– A teaspoon of cumin contains a significant dose of iron, which is useful for metabolism and energy.
🔥Warming and stimulating effect– It supports vitality in times of fatigue or cold.
🧘Relieves abdominal tension– Traditionally used in infusions against colic and digestive spasms.
🫀Mild antimicrobial properties– Cumin contributes to the balance of intestinal flora.