Zira - what is it? These are dried seeds of spicy grass belonging to the parsley family. The homeland of this plant are the countries of the Middle East and Egypt. In Europe, this spice was undeservedly forgotten, but recently, the demand for it in the world market has grown significantly. To explain this is quite simple. This was partly due to increased interest in Oriental cuisine, and partly due to the health benefits of this spice. By its aroma and taste, zira resembles caraway seeds known to all. The spice is slightly bitter. It contains notes of nutty taste.
Zira - what is it for cooking? Seeds used in both crushed and whole form are great for a variety of meat dishes. It is very difficult to imagine the famous oriental pilaf without them. Fragrant spice is included in the composition of marinades intended for meat. Kebab made from such a product has a peculiar and very pleasant taste.
Zira - what is it in
Indian cuisine? These are the seeds that are included in the spicy mixture, called "Garam-masala." Seasoning is added to curry and chili sauces. The Armenian chefs add ground seeds to the minced meat, which is intended for the preparation of dry-cured
sausages of a special variety (sujuh). In the East, not a single
vegetable dish can do without zira
. Aromatic spice is used for baking bakery and confectionery products. Add it to fermented milk products. Zira spice gives a special spicy taste to fish and potato soups, vegetable salads and pork dishes. It makes the aroma of salted and pickled cucumbers, mushrooms, tomatoes and sauerkraut more interesting.
Zira - what is it for human health? The benefits of the plant in this aspect are enormous. Zira seeds help lower blood viscosity. Thus, they are a prophylactic that prevents the formation of blood clots and, as a consequence, the occurrence of ischemic strokes, as well as myocardial infarction. The benefit of the spice lies in its ability to normalize the digestive tract and improve appetite. With its use, fried and fatty foods are better absorbed. An indispensable spice for flatulence, intestinal colic and dyspepsia. With regular consumption of zira seeds, cerebral function and vision improves.
Nutritionists often include aromatic spice in various slimming teas. Spice has a rich taste. In this regard, dishes, in the recipe of which spice is included, quickly allow you to feel full. This, in turn, helps to significantly reduce the amount of food consumed. Zira is used for weight loss due to its stimulating effect on intestinal motility and the ability to remove excess fluid from the body. Brewing a drink that will certainly help get rid of extra pounds is easy. A couple of teaspoons of zira should be thrown into a thermos with green tea. Drink a drink is recommended after eating or in between meals.
It is worth remembering that the use of any spices should not be excessive. This also applies to zira. Spice can cause harm to the stomach or duodenum (if you use a lot of spices, an ulcer occurs). The appearance of other pathologies is also possible. The use of spicy foods, the prescription of which includes zira, can cause heartburn or inflammation of the gastric mucosa.