Botanical name: cuminum cyminum Famliy name: apiaceae Indian name: jeera English name: cumin Origin: india Cumin is a seed spice well known for its medicinal properties in india and many other asian countries. A native of the land of mediterranean, cumin is now grown mainly in india, egypt, syria, turkey, china and parts of america. Cumin seeds are known for adding a distinctive taste and aroma to various cuisines, made across the globe. Apart from taste, the cumin seeds also enrich the food products with their nutrients like iron, proteins, etc. We are known as one of the prominent cumin seeds suppliers from jammu & kashmir (india) In india, cumin is sown in october-november and harvested in february. Fresh crop generally reaches the market during march. Cumin is the second most popular spice in the world after black pepper. Cumin is most commonly used to flavor food and is widely available in both seed and powder form. Cumni seeds use: Cumin seeds are used as a spice for their distinctive aroma. While cumin is a favorite on the spice rack, it has a number of curative properties which make it a versatile natural medicine.