DESCRIPTION -
Ajwain (pronounced uj-wine) is a seed-like fruit often used in Indian cooking as part of a spice blend. Ajwain seeds are pale khaki in color, rough in texture, and oval in shape. Ajwain has been used since ancient times in cooking and for medicinal purposes and is a staple of Indian, Middle Eastern, and African cuisine. It resembles fennel and cumin seeds and is very fragrant, with a thyme-like scent. Its flavor, however, is more similar to oregano and anise due to its bitter notes and strong taste. Ajwain, also known as carom seeds or bishop's weed, is rarely eaten raw and is instead cooked before adding it to a recipe.

PREPARATION AND USE –

• Ajwain seeds are used as a spice.
• This spice is usually part of tadka or seasoning.
• If you're cooking a dish high in fat or starch, you can add raw or cooked ajwain toward the end of the recipe; its sharpness is a pleasant counterpoint to the richness of the ingredients.
• The seeds are also used in bread and cookie dough and then sprinkled on top when baking.
• If a recipe calls for powdered star fruit, the seeds must be roasted, cooled, and then ground into a fine powder.
• Ajwain is used in curries, pakoras, and dals, as well as as a flavoring in breads.

THE HEALTH BENEFITS –

• Antifungal and antibacterial properties: Ajwain seeds contain carvacrol and thymol, two active compounds in this spice. These substances are known to prevent the growth of fungi and bacteria.
• Reduces blood pressure: thymol, present in ajwain seeds, which helps reduce blood pressure.
• By consuming ajwain for weight loss, you reduce the levels of triglycerides and cholesterol in your body.
• Ajwain has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce chronic or long-term inflammation caused by conditions such as cancer.
• The active enzymes present in this drink will allow your body to release gastric juices, helping to deal with indigestion and heartburn.
• The active enzymes present in this drink will allow your body to release gastric juices, helping to deal with indigestion and heartburn.
• Consuming ajwain water clears mucus from the nasal passages. It also helps with problems like bronchitis and asthma.

NUTRITIONAL VALUES – Per 100g

• Calories - 305Kcal
• Fat - 25g
• Of which saturates - 4g
• Carbohydrates - 43g
• Sugar - 0g
• Protein - 16g