Recipes for Ajwain Seeds

Safe ways to use ajwain seeds past its expiration date

Ajwain Spiced Roasted Potatoes

Ajwain Spiced Roasted Potatoes

A flavorful and crispy potato dish using expired Ajwain seeds, ensuring food safety by thoroughly roasting the potatoes.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
30 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds potatoes, cut into cubes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon expired Ajwain seeds
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, olive oil, expired Ajwain seeds, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to coat the potatoes evenly.
  3. Spread the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  4. Roast in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the potatoes are golden brown and crispy, stirring once halfway through.
  5. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Ajwain Seed Flatbread

Ajwain Seed Flatbread

A delicious and aromatic flatbread recipe using slightly expired Ajwain seeds. The Ajwain seeds are mixed into the dough to enhance the flavor and texture.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
20 minutes
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp slightly expired Ajwain seeds
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and Ajwain seeds.
  2. Gradually add warm water and mix until a soft dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  5. Divide the dough into small portions and roll each portion into a thin circle.
  6. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and brush it with vegetable oil.
  7. Cook each flatbread for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown and puffed.
  8. Serve hot and enjoy the fragrant Ajwain seed flatbread!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Ajwain Infused Rice

Ajwain Infused Rice

A fragrant and flavorful rice dish using expired Ajwain seeds. The Ajwain seeds are infused into the rice during cooking, ensuring food safety by proper heating.

Prep time:
5 minutes
Cook time:
20 minutes
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon expired Ajwain seeds
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well.
  2. In a saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, water, expired Ajwain seeds, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  3. Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the rice simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.
  4. Remove from heat and let the rice sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
  5. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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