Nigella Seeds

black seed appropriately known as the “seed of blessing” is considered to be one of the greatest healing herbs of all times. Kalonji, which may also be called nigella, refers to small black seeds grown on kalonji bushes, which are grown widely through india. Kalonji is both flavoring, added to a variety of traditional foods, and herbal remedy that has been touted as the magic bullet for a variety of ailments. Kalonji seeds are about the same size as sesame seeds, though they have a more triangular instead of oval shape.

nigella seeds are dry roasted or fried in oil to give more intense aroma. It is mostly used to enhance vegetable dishes. It reduces flatulence, and treat nervous disorders.

the seeds are frequently refered to as black cumin. They are seeds of a plant nigella sativa, of the buttercup  family and are often confused with onion seeds and black sesame seeds. This seed is used to flavour breads and pastries, it is a well known  ingredient in english seed cake and is used in other desserts as well. It is used as medicine to treat a range of hepatic and digestive disorders, as well as fever, headaches and skin diseases.