Description
Sesame seeds or ‘til’, as they are called in Kalonji, also known as Nigella sativa, black seed, and black cumin, is a flowering plant native to Southern Europe, North Africa, and Southwest Asia.
Its seeds have long been used in herbal medicine to treat a variety of diseases and conditions ranging from diabetes to arthritis . More recently, the herb has gained popularity for its purported weight loss benefits.
Black Onion seed has a distinctive flavour and is typically used to flavour Naan Bread. It is also used as a s