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Kreuzkümmel

cumin

noun SHPAR-shae-ler Rare
Food & Drink Ingredients

Origin: compound: Kreuz (cross) + Kümmel (caraway), named for resemblance to caraway

Usage Note

Kreuzkümmel is masculine: der Kreuzkümmel. Often confused with Kümmel (caraway), but they are different spices. Used in Middle Eastern, Indian, and Mexican dishes. Available whole or ground in German supermarkets.

Examples

"Für das Hummus röstest du Kreuzkümmel kurz in der Pfanne an."

Natural Translation

For the hummus you briefly toast cumin in the pan.

Literal Translation

For the hummus you briefly toast cumin in the pan.

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