Cumin

Turmeric is Haldi.

Cumin is Jirigam.

Coriander powder is Kathamali Tuthpadu.

And Mustard Seeds is Kadoogoo.

Now my favorite spices are always cumin, cinnamon, and oregano.

I can do so much with those three.

Cumin's by far my favorite, but if I want a sweet flavor in a food, cinnamon is always gonna get added.

Even a dash of cinnamon in your homemade chili, people are gonna say, "Hmm, there's something unique in here." All right, so there's lots of fun ways to add flavor into our foods without just counting on salt.

But mentioning salt, you're looking for real salt or a very high quality Celtic salt or a sea salt, but you've got to test the company to make sure it's good.

I didn't get that.

Cumin's one of the world's most widely used spices.

I thought, is that an irony?

I

I love smoked paprika.

Cumin is delicious.

Chili powder.

I've got a nice chili lime powder that I make.

Yeah.

Cumin.

Cumin.

Cumin's the

secret ingredient.

Wait, no, cumin.

Yes.

Cumin is the only spice you need.

And then you toss it in olive oil and salt, kind of scrunch it together.

And so once the meatballs are brown, you s- literally the instruction says smother the meatballs with the greens and lemon slices.

What's your favorite flavor in the world, Elias?

Cumin.

Cumin? Of everything you could-

It's a really nice base, you know? It's-

Of-

[laughs]

Shut up.

Cumin's good.

The roots of our love must spread even in tough times, through mud and rocks, to sprout into luscious openness and acceptance of others.

Cumin, the other herb he talks about, provides seasoning that attracts and delights us.

And our love for God must continue to season our lives and those of others.

So today, consider how you tithe, how you are generous, how you give to others what God has so generously given to you.

It is intensity disguised as elegance.

Cumin and caraway look alike, yet their aromas come from different oils.

At a glance, the seeds can fool you.

They are similar in size and shape, with ridges that look like tiny wooden boats.

Yet once they warm in a pan, the difference is undeniable.

Cumin leans earthy and deep, the kind of scent that makes a kitchen feel grounded and savory.

Caraway moves in a different direction.

It can read sharper and more anise-like, with a lift that cuts through rich foods.