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Ajwain

Biological Source : Trachyspermum ammi, Bishop's Weed

Family : Apiaceae

The small fruit pods are pale brown and have an oval shape, resembling caraway and cumin. It has a bitter and pungent taste, with a flavor similar to anise and oregano. They smell almost exactly like thyme because it also contains thymol, but is more aromatic and less subtle in taste, as well as slightly bitter and pungent. Even a small amount of fruit pods tend to dominate the flavor of a dish.

Culinary benefits of Ajwain

1. Ajwain is a basic part of Indian cuisine.
2. Useful in prepartion of digestive tonic along with fennel.
3. Helps spice to develop a more subtle and complex aroma.

Health Benefits

1. These little seeds are excellent indigestion relievers.
2. They have been used over generations in Indian households to help colicky babies.
3. In pregnancy constipation, and even cure hiccups.
4. Carom seeds are also claimed to work well as a natural aphrodisiac.