6 Different types of Indian spice seeds
                     
6 different types of Indian spice seeds
• Spices are the essence of Indian cuisine. 
• Every Indian dish remains incomplete without the addition of 
necessary spices. 
• A wide array of spices are used in Indian cooking, and there are a 
lot of varieties of spices available in the market - seed spices, 
ground spices, specialty spices are some of them. 
• Every spice possesses a unique taste and aroma which enhances 
the taste of the dish.  
• Every spice is used for a different purpose. To instill a strong fragrance 
to your food dish, seed spices are good to go with. 
• Let us go through some of the popular Indian seed spices, their usage 
and their benefits. 
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Cumin Seeds
Mustard Seeds
Fenugreek Seeds
Sesame Seeds
Thymol Seeds
Fennel Seeds
Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
• Cumin seeds are easy to pick out when used 
in dishes. They possess a distinct taste, 
intense aroma and a dark brown colour. 
• Cumin seeds are one of the most commonly 
used Indian seed spices as a base ingredient 
for tadka (tempering) in Indian cuisine. 
• Cumin seeds have antioxidant properties, 
and they help treat diarrhea, control sugar, 
balance cholesterol and prevent cancer.
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Mustard Seeds (Rai)
• Mustard seeds are an integral part of 
Indian food and have a black, yellow or 
brown colour. 
• The flavor of mustard seeds is released 
the most when crushed and cooked in 
oil.
•  Mustard seeds have health benefits like 
lowering cholesterol, inflammation, 
improving digestion and prevention of 
cancer. 
• But along with nutritional part, it adds 
flavors to your food, be it dal, sabji or 
salad. 
 
 
Fenugreek Seeds (Kasturi 
Methi)
• Fenugreek seeds, commonly known as 
Kasturi methi, must be used with care; 
they possess a bitter flavor and a strong 
fragrance. 
• Fenugreek seeds are helpful for 
cholesterol, regulating blood sugar, heart 
problems, weight loss etc. 
• Whole fenugreek seeds can also be lightly 
crushed and used to make herbal tea 
which possesses health benefits.  
Sesame Seeds (Til)
• Sesame seeds are a widely used ingredient used 
in Indian cooking. 
• They add nutty and crunchy flavor to the food 
and are best for consumption during winters. 
Sesame seeds can be consumed raw or in roasted 
form. They are also used, for tempering (Tadka) 
sabji, seasoning of Indian dishes/salads and to 
make traditional sweets such as sesame (til) 
ladoos. 
• Sesame seeds are a good source of fibres. 
• They have been proved beneficial to lower 
cholesterol, blood pressure, keep bones healthy 
and aid blood cell formation. 
Thymol Seeds (Ajwain)
• Ajwain is an herb used in Indian household at 
most. 
• Ajwain tadka in dal and sabji is a must for a 
delicious flavor. 
• Ajwain possesses bitter and tangy flavor, and a 
strong aroma so can be used in for seasoning in 
dal and achar. 
• Ajwain is known to have antibacterial and 
antifungal properties, treat indigestion, prevent 
coughing, lowers cholesterol and pressure. 
• Ajwain is one of those Indian spice seeds, which 
solves the twin purpose of adding flavor to the 
dish and providing good health benefits. 
 
Fennel Seeds (Saunf)
• Not known to all fennel seeds is a 
Mediterranean spice, a flavored herb as well 
as a medicinal plant. 
• Also known as saunf, fennel seeds are the 
only Indian seed spices used as mouth 
fresheners. They have a crunchy composition 
while are sweeter and refreshing in taste. 
• They are rich in Vitamin K, E, and C. Fennel 
seeds have a lot of health benefits, they help 
regulate blood pressure, prevent cancer, 
improve indigestion and lose weight. 
You can find all these spices in nearby 
grocery stores or buy them from 
online masala store of Vasant masala.
 Vasant Masala is the top manufacturers 
of seed spices in India. Spices of Vasant 
masala are hand-picked and blended 
using fully automated machinery, thus 
ensuring quality and richness.