Black Onion Seeds – Kalonji / Nigella Sativa


Black onion seeds are seeds of nigella flower. They are very small, tear shape, matt black with rough surface.
They have been used since Roman times in cooking and baking. They are nutty, earthy in taste. Many Indian dishes contain those seeds, for instance gram masalas and korma. You can find them sprinkled on naad breads as well.

I used them in cooking and baking, see for instance: “Bread with Garlic & Herb”.

Your thoughts…

  1. what can i use instead of black onion seeds i carn,t seem to buy them from anywhere

  2. Hi Sally,
    Thank you for visiting.
    Well, I don’t know really how to replace them but they selling them in many Indian shops and markets.

  3. is this right that from this black seed only onion grows

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