
Cumin is a flavorful and healthy spice and it has a very important place in Indian, Mexican, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines. We use cumin seeds and roasted cumin powder in our everyday Indian cooking to enhance the flavor of the dish and improve digestion. This cumin powder or jeera powder can be made in bulk and store in an airtight container for about 6 months. You can use this spice powder to make lassi, curries, gravies, chaats, salads and raitas.
Few Recipes where you can use this Homemade Jeera Powder:

If you are looking for more homemade spice blend recipes then do check Pav Bhaji Masala, Homemade Dhaniya Powder, Sandwich Masala and Amchoor.
How to Make Roasted Cumin Powder or Jeera Powder Video:
Homemade Roasted Cumin Powder or Jeera Powder
How to make Homemade Roasted Jeera Powder Recipe for curries, gravies and chaats.
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Cumin Seeds
Instructions
- Heat a pan over a medium-low flame and dry roast the cumin seeds until fragrant and golden brown color.
- Keep stirring to avoid burning the seeds.
- Remove from the flame and let them cool completely.
- Grind them to a fine powder and store in an airtight container.
Video
How to Make Homemade Jeera Powder Recipe with Step by Step Photos:
- Heat a pan over a medium-low flame and add 1/4 cup of cumin seeds.
- Keep roasting until they are evenly browned and fragrant. Do not burn them.
- When they are fragrant and golden brown, transfer them to a plate and let them cool completely.
- Transfer the cooled cumin seeds to a dry mixie jar or spice blender.
- Grind them into a fine powder.
- Transfer the ground cumin to a dry airtight container and store in a cool or dry place for about 6 months.
- Always use a clean and dry spoon for longer shelf life.
Roasted cumin powder always add a special flavor to any dish and your pics are just perfect!
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i always loved hte flavour and smell of cumin.. i nearly add to every dish i can ;)… love the way u have presented it 🙂
Beautiful Photos. The coir mat (it is coir right) adds beauty to the photo!!
I like fresh armoa of roasted cumin pwd..
perfectly roasted cumin
Oh yea, there's nothing like doing your own spice powders. Lovely pictures!
Nice post..beautiful clicks.
A favourite condiment!
thats something I always have in my pantry. perfect with raitas.
thats simple and awesome. gorgeous pictures!. the cumin powder from stores is hardly fragrant! and god know how old!
flavorful powder and wonderful clocks…
awesome dear…i too always make all the powders at home…
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Nice clicks! 🙂
Nice post, I like to grind my own too.
thats a wonderful info..
i too do the same…well..very informative post 🙂
Nice post..love the flavor of cumin… beautiful clicks.
beautiful pic………thanks for sharing dear…..
Once I finish the ready pack that I bought, I will make fresh powder only, thanks to your post
Beautiful picture
beautiful click ..I am sure homemade will have a good aroma
Roasted cumin powder always ads extra punch to any dish!
I have been looking for this recipe since longtime didn't find good one ur post has end my search and have to say this wattttt a splendid picssss