Onion Seeds

Onion Seeds (black-

cumin, also known as

nigella or kalonji) is

an annual flowering

plant in the

family Ranunculaceae,

native to south and

southwest Asia.

Nigella sativa grows to

20–30 cm (7.9–11.8 in)

tall, with finely divided,

linear leaves.

The flowers are delicate, and usually coloured pale

blue and white, with five to ten petals.

The seeds of Nigella

sativa are used as

a spice in Indian and Middle

Eastern cuisines. The black seeds

taste like a combination of onions,

black pepper and oregano. They

have a pungent bitter taste and

smell.

Nigella sativa oil contains

conjugated linoleic acid, thymoquinone, nigellone,

melanthin, nigilline, damascenine, and trans-anethole.

Onion Seed is an item added by the Pam's

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Black onion seeds are rich in dietary value. The seeds

contain amino acids, proteins and several essential

minerals. Onion seed oil is known for its medicinal

value. The oil is said to be the best cure for several

body ailments.

Onions are cultivated and used

around the world. As a food

item they are usually served

cooked, as a vegetable or part of

a prepared savoury dish, but can

also be eaten raw or used to

make pickles or chutneys. They

are pungent when chopped and

contain certain chemical

substances which irritate the

eyes.

The onion plant, also known as

the bulb onion or common

onion, is the most widely

cultivated species of the genus

Allium.

Small black seeds that provide a

slightly bitter and somewhat

peppery flavor when dried for use

in foods. With a teardrop shape

and a crunchy texture, the Nigella

Seed has a thin outer casing that is

rough and sharply pointed

covering an oily white interior.

This seed is often used in Middle

Eastern foods, such as Indian cuisine

where it is considered a spice to be

added to meatand vegetable dishes

or sprinkled on top of breads prior to

baking, such as naan bread. In the

Middle East, Nigella Seeds are

added to the bread dough to enhance

the flavor and texture.

The flavor within the seed is enhances after it is baked, toasted or fried in a small amount of oil or juices of foods. If necessary to substitute, celery seed may be the best alternative or possibly onion seed if Nigellais not readily available. Nigella Seeds can be found in Middle Eastern or Indian food stores as well as specialty food markets.

Although this seed may be referred to as black onion seed, black cumin or black caraway seed and at times mistaken for black sesame seeds, the inference is not correct. The Nigella Seed originated from the ranunculacae family of herbs and shrubs which produced the Nigellasativa species of plant from. which the seeds are harvested.