Nigella Seed
By: Anonymous

About

Nigella seeds, also known as black onion seeds, are the dried seeds found in the 'fruit' of a pretty blue flower known as Nigella or it's common flower name, Love in a Mist. The species Nigella Satvia produces these edible seeds. Nigella is commonly used in India and the Middle East as a seasoning for vegetables, legumes, salads and breads.  It's flavor is at once spicy and herbaceous, making it a suitable garnish or ingredient able to stand on it's own.

Information
Other names: Nigella, Black Onion Seed
Translations: ニゲラ種子, Nigella Sėklos, بذور حبة البركة, Nigella semien, Nigella semences, Nigella seminţe, Nigella 종자, Nigella semen, קצח זרע, Nigella семенной, Nigella Buto, Nigella बीज, Nigella semillas, Nigella насіннєвий, 奈杰拉种子, Нигелла семена, Nigella Benih, Nigella llavors, Nigella семена


Tasting Notes
Substitutes: Black pepper + oregano