Zira
Zira is a well-dried seed of Cuminumcyminum, a spicy herb belonging to the parsley family. Egypt and the countries of the Middle East are considered the birthplace of cumin. At one time in Europe, this spice was completely undeservedly forgotten. However, in recent years, it has again become in demand on the world market. This is partly due to the increased interest in oriental cuisine, and partly to the benefits of cumin for the human body. In its taste and aroma, this spice is somewhat reminiscent of cumin, well-known to Europeans. That is why it is often called “Indian cumin”.
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Application
Cumin seeds have a pronounced aroma and slightly bitter nutty taste. They are widely used in cooking, both in whole and crushed. Zira goes well with any meat dishes, and it is simply impossible to imagine oriental pilaf without it. This spice is included in marinades for meat, thanks to which the shish kebab acquires a peculiar and very pleasant taste and aroma.
In India, zira is used to make a spicy mixture called garam masala, and is added to chili and curry sauces. In Armenia, cumin powder is added to minced meat when making sujukh (a special type of dry-cured sausage). In the East, cumin is also added to almost all vegetable dishes.
This spice is also used to flavor confectionery and bakery products, dairy products. Pork dishes, vegetable salads, fish, potato soups, flavored with cumin, acquire a rich and spicy taste. This spice gives an interesting aroma to pickled and pickled cucumbers, tomatoes, mushrooms, sauerkraut.
Zira properties
The spice is in great demand in the East. This is because the benefits of cumin for human health are enormous. It lowers blood viscosity, thereby protecting against the formation of blood clots, the occurrence of ischemic strokes, myocardial infarction. The beneficial properties of cumin include the fact that it improves appetite and normalizes the digestive process, promotes better absorption of fatty and fried foods. Zira is simply irreplaceable for flatulence, dyspepsia, intestinal colic. It has been proven that regular consumption of cumin improves vision and brain function.
Medieval doctors knew about the benefits of cumin for women's health. So famous all over the world Avicenna in his treatise "Canon of Medicine" wrote that after giving birth, women should be given a decoction of cumin seeds to drink, because it helps to increase the production of breast milk and prevents possible inflammation of the birth canal. Modern science has fully confirmed this useful property of zira. In addition, it was found that a decoction of cumin, taken by nursing mothers, prevents the occurrence of intestinal colic in their children.
Modern nutritionists often include cumin in various slimming teas. The rather rich taste of this spice contributes to the rapid onset of a feeling of satiety, and therefore a person eats a much smaller amount of food. The use of zira for weight loss lies in the fact that it stimulates intestinal peristalsis and removes excess fluid from the body, due to which, when used, the tolerance of any diet is significantly improved. Cumin-based slimming tea is easy to make at home by yourself. To do this, put a couple of teaspoons of cumin seeds and the same amount of green tea in a three-liter thermos, pour boiling water. Drink the resulting infusion during the day after meals and in between meals if you feel hungry.
Harmful properties of cumin
When using any spices and herbs, including cumin, one should not forget that measure is important in everything. In addition, cumin should be completely excluded from the diet of people suffering from gastritis or gastric ulcer and duodenal ulcer. Also, you should not eat cumin and those who suffer from idiosyncrasy (individual intolerance) of this product. Zira should be used with caution for cooking and people who often experience severe heartburn after eating spicy and / or spicy foods. In any case, nutritionists recommend that you introduce zira into your diet gradually and carefully monitor how your body reacts to this new food product.
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