33 flavors that taste great with cumin seeds
..and 10 combinations to avoid.
We analyzed over 500,000 recipes to figure out which ingredients makes cumin seeds better. On average, recipes with cumin seeds received a 4.44⭐ review scores. However, in some combinations, review scores improved significantly. Like with butter. And sometimes worse. Like with curry powder.
These are the most important combinations we found:
Stand out combinations
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High potential
Unfavorable to
Spoiled by
Worse all around
Common combinations
- garlic
- salt
- cilantro
- ginger
- kosher salt
- cilantro seeds
- tomato
- lemon juice
- turmeric
- vegetable oil
- lime juice
- cayenne
- cinnamon
- garam marsala
- oil
- green chili
- turmeric powder
- fennel seeds
- ghee
- mint
- carrots
- jalapeño peppers
- bay leaf
- red onion
- yogurt
- green onions
- flat leaf parsley
- sugar
- red chili powder
- curry
- mustard seeds
- sea salt
- asafoetida
- chili powder
- chickpeas
- cumin
- paprika
- potatoes
- red chili
- tomato paste
- basmati
- yellow onion
- coconut milk
- all purpose flour
- egg
- cilantro powder
- shallots
- black mustard seeds
- red chili peppers
- chicken stock
- greek yogurt
- ancho chili
- thyme
- corn tortillas
- spinach
- allspice
- white onion
- coconut
- peas
- celery
- red bell peppers
- tamari
- chicken
- rice
- cardamom pods
- orange juice
- green peas
- cashew nuts
- anise
- fenugreek seeds
- seeds
- pork shoulder
- peanut oil
- brown sugar
- cream
- vegetable broth
- cardamom seeds
- black beans
- lemon zest
- ginger garlic paste
- baking powder
- red lentils
- cucumber
- zucchini
- yukon gold potatoes
- green bell peppers
- radish
- baby spinach
- cardamom
- shrimp
- paneer cheese
- granulated sugar
- chicken thighs
- peanuts
- lemongrass
- tomatillos
- sesame seeds
- cornflour
- sweet potatoes
- cider vinegar
- smoked paprika
- milk
- saffron
- poblano peppers
- flour
- ginger paste
- russet potatoes
- baking soda
- apple cider vinegar
- lard
- lamb
- green chili peppers
- peppercorns
- chipotle peppers
- guajillo chili peppers
- maple syrup
- vegetable stock
- fish sauce
- chicken breast
- sesame oil
- pine nuts
- quinoa
- rice flour
- cherry tomato
- mango
- harissa
- naan
- brown mustard seeds
- roma tomato
- pita bread
- dark brown sugar
- corn
- eggplant
- galangal
- beef
- moong dal
- brown lentils
- raisins
- cabbage
- tofu
- cotija cheese
- mayonnaise
- heavy cream
- cumin powder
- sichuan peppers
- stock
- ground beef
- beef chuck roast
- bacon
- sunflower oil
- tomato sauce
- brown rice
- sweet onion
- green cabbage
- cheese
- bell peppers
- lettuce
- raw cashew nuts
- tortilla
- mushrooms
- fennel
- thai basil
- white peppers
- mustard
- ketchup
- salsa
- kale
- turnips
- drumsticks
- lentils
- pomegranate molasses
- pineapple
- lemon grass
- flank steak
- masa harina
- pork loin
- cheddar cheese
- chuck roast
- agave
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Remember this is how people score them online. A bad combination might not be a bad combination. It might be hard to cook or people make poor substitutions. If you think it makes sense to use something, just pay extra attention.
Here are some great recipes we found with cumin seeds:
Sheet-Pan Roast Chicken and Mustard-Glazed Cabbage
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 4/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.7/10
Spicy Shrimp and Avocado Lettuce Cups and a visit from Bev Cooks
aggieskitchen.com
Review: 4.44/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.7/10
Asparagus, Green Beans and Potatoes With Green Mole Sauce
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 4/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.5/10
Baked Skillet Pasta With Cheddar and Spiced Onions
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 4/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.5/10
Middle Eastern Spinach with Spices and Yogurt
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.3/10
Pork Satay With Thai Spices and Peanut Sauce
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.1/10
Bhatti da Murgh (Indian Grilled Chicken With Whole Spices)
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 4/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6/10
Pickled Cauliflower With Hot Pepper and Cumin
cooking.nytimes.com
Review: 4/5 Dish Dragon Score: 5.8/10
