nigella

origin: Turkey

Also known as kalonji or mistakenly as black onion seeds, the nigella seeds are jet black and have a delicious earthy, nutty flavour. Probably most familiar as the black seeds in naan bread, nigella is widely used in India in chutneys, vegetable dishes and many curries.uses: Toast the seeds and add to a salad for texture and a spicy nutty flavour.Use in conjunction with mustard and coriander seeds to coat roast meats or vegetables. Add to bread dough or savoury pastry.