Saturday, December 3, 2011

Nigella Seeds - Mungrelo, Mugrelo - (मुग्रेलो, मुन्ग्रेलो)

Nigella Seeds - Mungrelo, Mugrelo - (मुग्रेलो, मुन्ग्रेलो)

Also known as black cumin, black onion seeds and kalonji, these are small, triangular, black seeds with rough surface and white interior.  They have a lingering flavor described as peppery, nutty, and bitter.  The whole seed is not very strong, but when crushed they have a distinct pungent flavor. 

Close-up look of Nigella seeds.


Nigella seeds are often confused with onion seeds, but they are quite different and should not be substituted.

The seeds are usually fried or toasted to enhance their flavor, and cooked with meat, fish curries, vegetables such as pumpkins, and used extensively in pickles.



17 comments:

  1. i want oil of nigella seed how can i get it ?

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    1. Thank you for stopping by my page, they can be found at any Indian Grocery store under Kalonji oil or any natural health food stores.

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    2. I want this kalonji in nepal..how can i get

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  2. i want this seeds please give me your contact number.

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    1. Thank you for reading my blog, "Taste of Nepal. I usually
      buy my nigella seeds (kalonji) from the corner store at Aston Tole. You can probably buy it at any spice shop in Nepal. Please check it out.

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  3. kathmandu ma chae kata paucha yo seeds

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  4. where can I buy the oil in Kathmandu? I looked around and was only able to find the seed and not the oil.

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    1. I have not seen Nigella Seed oil in Nepali spice shops. Please check at on-line stores

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  5. Great post! I never really thought about it but the best posts are always "Do" posts.
    Kalonji Oil

    Thanks for the ideas!:)

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  6. Has anyone use this seeds oil to cure hpyori infection?

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  7. ठेट नेपाली मा के भन्छ यसलाई? ?

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  8. I need a black seeds plz tell me where i want?

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  9. About this black seed written in Quran.exepct death this seed can cure all kind of diseases..even a healty people can use it..best time to use it is before 2 hours of your meal..

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  10. How to use and in what amount for the medications of triglyceride ?

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  11. Also used in puri, nimki, bhujiya along with jwano, and also with other ingredients in paanchforan

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