Also known as Bishop’s Weed, Ajwain, Ajvain, Ajwan, Carom, Ethiopian Cumin, Omam, Omu and Ajave Seeds.
Ajowan, a native of India, is an aromatic spice.
It has small striped seeds which are similar in appearance to cumin seeds.
Ajowan imparts a specific aroma and taste to a wide variety of foods. It is popular in savoury snacks, breads and pastries. It also has excellent preservative medicinal properties - easeing asthma and indigestion. Ajowan also acts as a fungicide.
India is the main producer of Ajowan, especially Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Ajowan - Plant
Ajowan is from the Umbelliferae family which includes:
Dill, Caraway, and Cumin
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