Cumin is a dried fruit, a small grayish-brown annual herb with a slightly bitter, warm taste. Cumin is widely used to enhance the natural flavor of any preparation. It is enough to sprinkle cumin little by little to give the curry a distinctive taste. Widely used in Indian cuisine such as curry, biryani, drinks, chutneys and salads. It has a unique and gentle taste that is used in curry powder, garam masala, and dania jira (a mix of coriander and cumin).