Homemade Jeera Powder

Firstly empty out the jeera (cumin) seeds into a large pot.

Place the pot on the stove top on medium high heat. Using a large spoon, begin stirring the jeera seeds around, allowing them to toast for ±5 minutes. There will be a change in colour as the seeds will begin to slightly darken.

Once the jeera (cumin) seeds have toasted, empty into a large bowl to cool down a bit.

Next, use any electric grinder that you may have. I used a coffee grinder as I find it does an excellent job because I add little quantities at a time when grinding.

Grind the seeds until it is all crushed into powder form.

There you have it. Homemade Jeera Powder done as quick & as simple as that.

Take note, if you’re using a coffee grinder, do not over fill it, also allow for the grinder to cool down during intervals before grinding more seeds.

Your house will be infused with this aromatic spice which is actually kind of addicting.

I basically just empty them into a plastic bag, label the bag & place it into a huge container – I also place bags of my dhania powder & garam masala in the same container. This prevents any other stock in your freezer from puncturing the bag, spilling all your hard work & obviously causing a whole lot of uncalled mess.