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  AJWAIN Seed
Omam (ajwain) water that is the water distilled from the seeds in an excellent carminative that cures flatulence, indigestion and low appetite.
Ajwain seeds are reputed to be beneficial to asthma sufferers, with the small seeds smoked in a pipe to relieve shortness of breath.
Ajwain is also useful in toothache, earache and rheumatism, as we can use the oil as eardrops and use the oil as a massage for neuralgia.
www.kingtutshop.com /Egyptian-Herb/Ajwain.htm   (852 words)

  
  Ajwain - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ajwain (also known as Carom, Ajowan, Bishop's Weed and Seeds Of Bishop's Weed), is an uncommon spice except in certain areas of Asia.
Ajwain is often confused with lovage seed; even some dictionaries mistakenly state that ajwain comes from the lovage plant.
Ajwain originated in the Middle East, possibly in Egypt.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ajwain   (277 words)

  
 Ajwain Seed, Ajwain, Carom, Ajowan, Bishop's Weed and Seeds Of Bishop's Weed, herbs
A teaspoon of ajwain with a little rock salt is a household remedy for indigestion.
Ajwain oil given in doses of 1 to 3 drops is useful in cholera, flatulent, colic, diarrhoea, a tonic dyspepsia and indigestion.
Ajwain water is given in doses of 30 to 60 grams to check vomiting in early stages of cholera.
www.hashmi.com /ajwain.html   (664 words)

  
 herb of the month march2003 - Gurmar Leaves
Omam (Ajwain) water that is the water distilled from the seeds in an excellent carminative that cures flatulence, indigestion and low appetite.
An infusion of seeds mixed with common salt is an effective gargle in a cut pharyngitis, sore and congested throat and hoarse ness of the voice due to colds or shouting.
Ajwain seeds or bishop's weed is an effective ingredient in preparing unani medicines.
www.allayurveda.com /herb_month_june2003.htm   (553 words)

  
 Pataks Spices - Carom / Ajwain
In India, ajwain is popular for its use in breads (paratha), savoury pastries (pakora), fried snacks and an enhancement to spice mixes (in Bengali cuisine, it is often used to enhance the panch phoron - the Indian five-spice mixture).
Ajwain is greatly used in vegetarian Gujarat cuisine foremost in batters, combined with chilli and fresh coriander for bhajias or pudlas (Indian pancakes), where it acts as a source of protein for vegetarians.
Ajwain's essential oil was the world's main source of thymol until the introduction of synthetic thymol.
www.pataks.co.uk /cooking/spices/carom.php   (332 words)

  
 Food-Info.net : Overview of common spices : Ajwain (Carum copticum)
In the essential oil distilled from aerial parts (flowers, leaves) of ajwain grown in Algeria, however, isothymol (50%) was found to be the dominant constituent before p-cymene, thymol, limonene and a-terpinene.
From South Indian ajwain fruits, almost pure thymol has been isolated (98%), but the leaf oil was found to be composed of monoterpenoids and sesquiterpenoids: 43% cadinene, 11% longifolene, 5% thymol, 3% camphor and others.
Ajwain also enjoys some popularity in the Arabic world and is found in berebere, a spice mixture of Ethiopia which both shows Indian and Arabic heritage.
www.food-info.net /uk/products/spices/ajwain.htm   (348 words)

  
 Krishna and Arjuna's world: Mistress of Spices - {Ajwain}
Ajwain plants can be grown in your herb garden; its leaves slightly resemble parsley and has white flowers.
She also taught me to add ajwain to almost all the snacks that we make by frying in oil especially the ones with besan flour as it not only imparts more flavor to them but also helps in digesting them easily.
KA,Mmmm Ajwain, is nice choice of a spice to blog about....:)it's one of the most widely used spices in making the Besan snacks back home.
krishnaarjuna.blogspot.com /2006/06/mistress-of-spices-ajwain.html   (394 words)

  
 Untitled Document
Soak 3 tablespoon carom (ajwain) seeds in an adequate quantity of lime juice and dry in the shade.
Juice of celery leaves (ajwain ka patta) with thick ribs and brittle stalks mixed with a tablespoon of honey when had at night before retiring helps to relax into a restful sleep.
Fry equal quantities of carom (ajwain) seeds and kernel of tamarind seeds (imli ke beej) in ghee.
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 Common Spices And Their Medicinal Properties
Grind 2 tsp each ajwain and dried ginger into a fine powder.Add a little fl salt.Take 1 tsp of this mixture with 1 teacup warm water frequently.
Boil 1/2 tsp ajwain along with 1 pinch of turmeric powder, in half a cup of water.Cool.Add 1 tsp honey and drink.Inhale vapours of ajwain boiling in a pan of water.
Mix 1/2 tsp ajwain seeds,2 cloves and a pinch of salt.Powder and sip with a little warm water frequently.
www.101lifestyle.com /health/spices1.htm   (254 words)

  
 The Spice-Box: Ajwain
Ajwain, sometimes called ajowan, is a commonly used ayurvedic spice.
Ajwain is commonly added to deep-fried foods, such as fritters, in Indian cooking, to help ease of digestion.
Ajwain can be combined with other spices such as turmeric, paprika, cumin, fl pepper, fennel and coriander.
www.mapi.com /en/recipes/spiceajwain.html   (288 words)

  
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Boil 1/2 tsp ajwain along with 1 pinch of turmeric powder, in half a cup of water.
Inhale vapors of ajwain boiling in a pan of water.
Mix 1/2 tsp ajwain seeds, 2 cloves and a pinch of salt.
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 Herbal dishes of Chhattisgarh, India.  63.  Ajwain Ke Burfi.
Ajwain is a common name of Ammi (Carum copticum).
Ajwain Ke Burfi is a sweet dish prepared by using Ajwain.
Botanically, Ajwain is an annual erect and branched herb; stem glabrous; Leaves 2-3 pinnate; Inflorescence an axillary or terminal compound umbel; Flowers white; Fruits ovoid, muricate.
www.botanical.com /site/column_poudhia/articles/535.html   (212 words)

  
 Ajwain -- Corom -- Bishop's Seed
lovage seed; even some dictionaries mistakenly state that ajwain comes from the lovage plant.
Indian cuisine, ajwain is almost never used raw, but either dry-roasted or fried in
Ajwain originated in the Middle East, possibly in
www.edinformatics.com /culinaryarts/food_encyclopedia/ajwain.htm   (251 words)

  
 Herbal dishes of Chhattisgarh, India.  132.  Ajwain Ke Halwa.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Ajwain is a local name of Bishop's weed (Carum copticum).
Ajwain holds a reputed position as medicinal herb in different systems of medicine in India.
The senior natives and traditional healers are aware of above mentioned medicinal uses of Ajwain but they prepare Ajwain Ke Halwa only for female patients having gynaecological troubles.
www.botanical.com /site/column_poudhia/articles/693.html   (135 words)

  
 Boston.com / A&E / Dining/Food
Ajwain is a seed that combines thymelike flavor with pepperiness.
Coarsely grind the peppercorns, coriander seeds, and ajwain or thyme until they look like rough crumbs.
You can do this using a spice grinder or a mortar and pestle or by placing the mixture in a plastic bag and crushing with a rolling pin.
www.boston.com /dining/recipes/d/delmonico_steaks.html   (273 words)

  
 Bishops Weed,Bishop Weed Exporters,Bishops Weed Ajwain Suppliers,Ajwain Traders,Ajwain Bishop Weed Traders and ...
Originated in Eastern Mediterranean, maybe Egypt and now being cultivated on massive scale in the regions of Persia and India, the usage of ajwain in cuisine and as an ayurvedic remedy is confined to Central Asia and Northern India.
Also known as ajwain, Bishop's Weed is an aromatic spice with a wondrous flavor.
Ajwain is much used as a medical plant in ayurvedic medicine (India) to help against diseases of the digestive tract and fewer.
www.agriculture-industry-india.com /spices/bishops-weed.html   (322 words)

  
 The Hindu Business Line : Ajwain, soanf strengthen
Ajwain and soanf (both inferior quality) increased by Rs 500 each to conclude at Rs 3600-6000 and Rs 3200-6000 per quintal respectively.
Red chillies (superior quality) dropped by Rs 500 from last close of Rs 2400-5300 to finish at Rs 2400-4800 per quintal in view of fresh arrival against lower advices from southern regions.
Ajwain 3,600-6,000, fl pepper golden Rs 7,000-7,100 Betelnut (kg) 68-69, cardamom brown (Jhundiwali) Rs 10,500-10,700 and cardamom brown (Kanchicut) Rs 12,000-16,000.
www.thehindubusinessline.com /blnus/08171709.htm   (218 words)

  
 HERB SEEDS AS SPICES Many herbs are grown primarily for the seeds that are used in cooking. Some of these are dill, ...
Cardamom is the seed of a perennial bush that is in the
Ajwain seeds, carum copticum or trachyspermum ammi, is a
Ajwain can be combined with spices such as turmeric, paprika,
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 Ark Pudina Pearls
It is different from other brands in the market as it is fortified with Ajwain oil, which is anti-gastric and carminative.
Ajwain oil works synergistically with Pudina oil and gives fast relief in gas problems.
Ark Pudina Pearls is a quality product and meticulous care is taken to ensure that the principles and methods of Ayurved are strictly followed during the manufacturing process.
www.allayurveda.com /ark.htm   (173 words)

  
 Ajwain seed bishops weed carom information - resources from Cuisine News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Ajwain Seed, Bishops Weed, Carom by indianfoodsco.com - Welcome to...
Ajwain is related to fennel, caraway, cumin etc., but it is much smaller than these.
Carom, a seed high in thymol (found in thyme), is popular in some Indian dal dishes and in breads and potatoes where it is used as a spice very much like cumin.
www.finecuisinefacts.com /ajwain_seed_bishops_weed_carom.html   (491 words)

  
 Indigestion, Flatulence, Dyspepsia, Gastritis -The Ayurvedic Treatment - Natural, Safe and Effective
Besides sunthi, pippali, papita beej, ajwain and chitrak are used in the preparation of this medicine.
Ajwain (Tachyspermum ammi), (Bishop's Weed): The trade name ajwain is based on the Indian name which is derived from adarjawan.
Ajwain has long been used in indigenous medicine for the treatment of diarrhoea, dysentery, atonic dyspepsia, cholera, colic, flatulence and indigestion.
www.ayurvediccure.com /gzymesyrup.htm   (514 words)

  
 Spice Pages: Ajwain Seeds (Carum copticum/Trachyspermum ammi, ajwan, ajowan, bishop's weed)
Ajwain is one of those spices that are very often confused with other plants, despite its unambigous English name.
Indeed, there is ajwain cultivation in Egypt, but it is not certain whether ajwain was originally native to Egypt.
Ajwain is not very common in our days; its usage is almost confined to Central Asia and Northern India, particularly the North West (Punjab, Gujarat).
www.uni-graz.at /~katzer/engl/Trac_amm.html   (1281 words)

  
 Bawarchi: Contributions: Adrak and Ajwain Flavoured Lassi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Put the adarak, ajwain and chillies through a spice grinder to make a coarse paste.
Put the curd and water in the blender for a couple of minutes to make a Lassi.
Mix in the adarak, ajwain and chillies paste.
www.bawarchi.com /contribution/contrib1909.html   (129 words)

  
 :: Ajwain Chicken - Indian chicken recipe ::
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Cube the chicken fillets.
Mix well and set aside for 15 to 30 minutes or longer, covering and refrigerating if necessary.
This site is for informational purpose only and does not form any liability of any kind.
www.e4eureka.co.uk /recipe/indian/chicken/ajwain-chicken.html   (329 words)

  
 iShopIndian.com :: Groceries :: Spices   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
It is usually sprinkled over meat and vegetable curries before serving.
Ajwan / Ajwain seeds are also known as carom seeds.
Don't be fooled, ajwain seeds are pungent, peppery hot and bitter.
www.ishopindian.com /shop/home.php?cat=38&page=2   (327 words)

  
 Description of Indian spicies   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Also known as Bishop's Weed, Ajwain is particularly popular in Indian savoury recipes, savoury pastries, and snacks (including Bombay mix and breads, especially parathas) bean and pulse recipes, all of which illustrates the affinity Ajwain has for starchy foods.
Ajwain can be crushed in the hand, when it releases a powerful thyme aroma and flavour.
Chana daal is a type of split chickpea and it is often confused with yellow split pea.
www.vigyanprasar.com /comcom/spicesindian.htm   (8164 words)

  
 Ajwain Seeds Exporters,Indian Coriander Seeds,Ajwain Seeds Exporters India,Coriander Seeds from India   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Ajwain Seeds Exporters,Indian Coriander Seeds,Ajwain Seeds Exporters India,Coriander Seeds from India
Ours is a Government recognized "Trading House" exporter of chillies, turmeric, coriander seeds, fenugreek seeds, ajwain seeds, garlic, cenna, herbs, oil seeds and more...
Jabs International is a government registered Trading House dealing in spices, herbs and oil seeds.
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 Papri Chaat   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Crush the cumin seeds and the ajwain seeds coarsely in a mixer.
Mix maida, wheat flour, Red-Chilli-Powder, turmeric, salt, hing,oil, crushed cumin and ajwain seeds together.
Roll out very small even size round puris of the dough.
www.wondersky.com /deepscookbook/200071222581.htm   (201 words)

  
 Sabut Arbi Recipe - Indian Food
Heat the oil and deep fry all the pieces over high heat till golden brown and crisp.
When all the pieces are fried, heat one tsp oil in a heavy bottomed pan and add the ajwain stir for a few seconds.
When they begin to crackle, add the fried arbi and all other ingredients.
www.bellaonline.com /ArticlesP/art25627.asp   (98 words)

  
 Grand Mums' Recipes and Remedies
Make a small bag [potli] out of the kerchief or mulmul & ajwain.
Heat the ajwain potli on the tawa and place on the chest.
Put a few drops on the belly button and massage gently.
www.mustformums.com /grandmumsrecipes/ruksana1.php3   (209 words)

  
 - Indian Foods Company (Product Description)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
A wonderful seed that adds a perky freshness to carbohydrates and lentils.
Add water and beat well, to make a thick batter of coating consistency.
Add ajwain seeds and methi leaves and mix.
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