Seed group in the spices list includes Anise seed, Caraway seed, Celery seed, Coriander seed, Cumin seed, Dill seed, Fennel Seed, Fenugreek seed, Mustard seed, Nutmeg seed, Poppy seed, Sesame seed and Annatto seed.
Anise seed
This type has its specific aroma and sweet a little bit. It is used in the fried form with whole seed or milling or ground even powder. There is the essential oil too. The anise seed is added into the dishes, cake and drinks.
Caraway seed
If the caraway leaves are considered as herbs, its seed is arranged in the spice group with seed in the spices list. Caraway seed is used popularly in some dishes such as breads, cheeses and cakes under fried form with whole seed.
Celery seed
This seed is used with whole dried form or ground or essential oil. Celery seed is considered one of the seed spice for strong aroma in the spices list. They are added into the soups, breads, fish dishes.
Coriander seed
Coriander is considered one of the ancient spices in the spices list with the strong effect to culinary. Coriander seed has the flavor as citrus flavor if it is in the fried status. The seed is used with the whole seed or ground or powder in the dishes such as bread or some soup and curry.
Cumin seed
Cumin seed is same with caraway seeds in shape. It gives the peppery flavor. Cumin seed is used popularly in Indian and Middle East. It is consumed under the dried form with whole seed or powder in many dishes especially in curry dishes.
Dill seed
While dill is considered an herb with its green or dried leaves, its seed is arranged in the list of spices. Dill seed gives the flavor as caraway seed. It is used with the dry form to add into the soups or fish dishes. Dill seed is consumed widely in Europe and Central Asia.
Fennel Seed
Fennel seed is considered to be same with anise in flavor. Fennel seed is used with fresh or dried form with whole seed in the spices list. It helps to increase the flavor of the dishes such as salads and desserts.
Fenugreek seed
Fenugreek seed gives the aroma but pungent and bitter a little bit. This spice is used to add into bread, curry dishes and salads under the whole dried seed or powder.
Mustard seed
Mustard seed is one of the most pungent spices in the spices list. It is used under fried form commonly with the oil or ground or powder. Mustard seed is consumed popularly in India. It is added in some traditional dishes in India and fish dishes or curries.
Nutmeg seed
Nutmeg seed is one of the most popular spices in the world. It is used in culinary in different countries in Asia, Europe and Middle East. Nutmeg seed give the slight flavor and sweetness. It is used in the fried form and powder to add into the dishes such as soup, stew, potato recipes, meat recipes, and baked recipes etc. This spice is an important ingredient in curry powder.
Poppy seed
Poppy seed gives the slight aroma. It contains oil inside. Poppy seed is commonly used in the whole seed with dried form. It is added in the baked recipes to contribute the better flavor.
Sesame seed
Sesame seed is widely used in the Asian recipes. It gives the sweet smell and oil because this seed contains amount of oil inside. Sesame seed is used in the dried and fried form with the whole seed or crushing status. And the light crushed status is the best.
Annatto seed
Annatto seed is pungent just a little bit. It gives the nice color and slight aroma. Annatto seed is used under the dry form commonly. In the case it is used with whole seed, the seed is usually fried with cooking oil to increase the color. Annatto seed is also used as the powder in the spice list. It is an element to give nice color to curries.
To the next articles, you may check the spices in the spice list such as:
- Berry spice group
- Fruit, leaf and flower spice group
- Bark, bud and root spice group
- Aril, bulb and stigma spice group
- Spice mixture with African and Asian spice mixture group
- Spice mixture with European and Indian spice mixture group
- Spice mixture with Middle Eastern, North American, Latin American & the Caribbean spice mixture group
