Jeera ( Cumin) Poppadums 200g

Recipes & Uses

Why Choose Cumin Poppadums?

Warm roasted-cumin flavour
Cumin Seeds give the poppadums an earthy, distinctly Indian character.

Incredibly light and crispy
They cook into delicate wafers with a satisfying snap.

Ready very quickly
Microwave, flash-fry or grill according to the pack directions.

A classic curry accompaniment
Serve alongside almost any Indian-style meal.

Useful beyond curries
Break over salads, serve with dips or add to a grazing platter.

What Do Cumin Poppadums Taste Like?

The flavour is:

Earthy
Warm
Savoury
Aromatic

with the familiar slightly nutty character of cumin.

As the poppadum cooks, the cumin seeds warm up too, making their aroma much more noticeable.

The spice gives the poppadum plenty of flavour even before you add chutney or dip.

What Is Jeera?

Jeera is the commonly used Hindi name for Cumin.

So:

Jeera Poppadums

and

Cumin Poppadums

refer to the same flavour.

Cumin is one of the most widely used spices in Indian cooking, which is why it feels so natural alongside curries and dal.

Serve with Curry

Cumin Poppadums are a natural accompaniment to:

Butter Chicken
Tikka Masala
Lamb Curry
Vegetable Curry
Chickpea Curry
Dal

Break them into pieces and use them to scoop up sauce or enjoy between bites of the main dish.

Serve with Chutneys

Turn the Poppadums into a starter by serving them with:

Mango Chutney
Mint Chutney
Tamarind Chutney
Raita

Break each cooked poppadum into several large pieces and place them in the centre of the table.

Everyone can help themselves.

Microwave, Fry or Grill

One of the advantages of Poppadums is how quickly they cook.

Depending on your preference and pack directions, they can generally be:

Microwaved
Flash-fried
Grilled

until fully puffed and crisp.

Because they cook rapidly, watch them carefully.

Microwave for a Quick Curry Night

If dinner is already ready and you suddenly realise the Poppadums are missing, microwave preparation can be especially convenient.

Cook only what you need.

Serve immediately.

No need to turn a simple side dish into another major kitchen job.

Try It This Way

For an easy Indian-style starter, cook the Cumin Poppadums until crisp.

Break into large pieces.

Serve with three small bowls containing:

Mango Chutney
Mint Yoghurt
Cucumber Raita

The cumin-flavoured Poppadums become the crunchy base for all three.

Break Them over Salad

Cook and cool the Poppadums.

Break them into smaller pieces.

Sprinkle over:

Chickpea salad
Tomato and cucumber salad
Green salads

immediately before serving.

The pieces add both crunch and cumin flavour.

Think of them as an Indian-inspired alternative to croutons.

Serve with Soup

Poppadums can also take the place of bread or crackers alongside:

Lentil soup
Tomato soup
Vegetable soup

Their delicate crispness provides a completely different texture from toast.

Make a Poppadum Chaat

Cook the Poppadums.

Break into large pieces.

Top lightly with:

Chopped tomato
Red onion
Cucumber
Yoghurt
Chutney

Finish with fresh coriander.

Serve immediately.

If it sits too long, the toppings will begin softening the Poppadums.

Cumin Poppadums vs Plain Poppadums

Choose Cumin Poppadums when you want:

• More aroma
• Earthy spice flavour
• A cumin-forward accompaniment
• Something that tastes seasoned on its own

Choose Plain Poppadums when you want:

• A more neutral crisp
• Chutney or dip to provide most of the flavour
• A classic simple accompaniment

The Cumin version gives the Poppadum a much more distinctive personality before anything else is added.

Beyond Curry Night

Try Cumin Poppadums with:

• Dal
• Biryani
• Chutneys
• Raita
• Dips
• Salads
• Soups
• Grazing platters
• Poppadum chaat
• Indian-style starters

Cumin Poppadums work so well because one of Indian cooking's most familiar spices is built directly into one of its most familiar crispy accompaniments.

Serving Tip

Prepare Poppadums close to serving time.

They are at their best while freshly cooked and crisp.

Storage

Store uncooked Cumin Poppadums well sealed in a cool, dry place.

Keep them protected from moisture until you're ready to cook them.

 Note 

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