Nigella, Whole

Glass M

A subtle aroma, but packed full of flavor: Nigella from Kotányi is nutty, slightly sweet and bitter with an underlying heat.

Ideal for

Ingredients

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Bring a touch of the orient to your kitchen

Nigella is an essential ingredient in Oriental and Asian cooking. Its nutty, slightly sweet and bitter flavor works wonderfully in curries, baked goods such as naan bread, sauces and cheese, as well as dishes with pulses, pumpkin or eggplant.

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Roasting nigella

Nigella should be roasted before use (either in a dry pan or in oil) to get the full, wonderful flavor. You can then add the seeds to your dish — ground, pounded in a pestle and mortar, or whole, depending on your personal preference.

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Schwarzkuemmel Samen auf einem Löffel und in einer Schale

Premium quality since 1881

Each delivery of Nigella undergoes strict checks in our spice factory at Wolkersdorf near Vienna. That’s how we ensure that Kotányi still offers the same high level of quality that it did over 130 years ago.