Kalo jeera is a spice which is popular in Indian cuisine. It is used to flavor meat and rice dishes, with a distinct rich, nutty, slightly grassy taste. Kalo jeera is also sometimes known as black cumin. Black cumin seeds are considered to be very healthy, especially for those who have asthma or other inflammatory diseases. As with all spices, kalo jeera should be stored in a cool dry place, and preferably in the dark. When cooks need it for a recipe, the seeds should be measured first from the storage container into a small dish, never directly over cooking food, as the heat or humidity can get into the container and spoil the spice.
