Black cumin seeds. They should be fried before using for seasoning, when they impart a nutty flavour.

Synonyms in other languages

Bengali

• শাহজিরে (shahjeeru)

Gujarati

• jeeru
• shahjeeru

Hindi

• zira siyah
• शाहीजीरा (shahajire)
• शाहीजीरा (shahi jeera)
• शाहीजीरा (shahjeeru)
• शाहीजीरा (sira jeera)
• शाहीजीरा (shahjeerige)

Kannada

• shaha jeerige

Konkani

• shahajire

Latin names

• Cuminum nigra

Marathi

• shahajire
• shahjeera

Countries

• India