Welcome to a new recurring feature at Food & Think called "What the Heck Do I Do with That?" Every so often we'll highlight an obscure ingredient (obscure in this country, anyway), including its ...

If you were to say “nigella” to most foodies, they would probably think of British celebrity chef Nigella Lawson rather than the spice. They do not have much aroma until they are cooked, either by ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Black seed oil has been used for centuries in traditional Eastern European, Northern African, and Southwestern Asian medicine. But ...

Kalonji, known as Nigella sativa, is a spice with small black seeds often referred to as onion seeds. You'll typically find kalonji in Panch Phoran masala. This tiny seed is a nutritional powerhouse, ...

The popularity of black seed oil capsules has skyrocketed of late due to the numerous health advantages they offer. Black seed oil, derived from the seeds of the Nigella Sativa plant indigenous to ...

When it comes to nutrition-dense superfoods, seeds are having a bit of a moment. But do they deserve their health halo? “There is an obsession with healthy fats, protein and fiber—it’s like the ...

Nigella seeds look like black sesame seeds but taste like a mix of fried onions and oregano. Sometimes labeled kalonji, calonji or onion seeds, they add an herbaceous fragrance and light crackly ...

Nigella seeds, also known as kalonji or black cumin have been a quintessential part of Indian cuisine. These potent seeds are rich in nutrients and make for an excellent source of essential fatty ...

I've been making a mess in the kitchen recently, although not of the edible variety. Cabinets have been torn out, tile has been laid and panic has set in upon realizing that the doorway of our Sunset ...