5-Minute DIY Cumin Powder (Ground Cumin)

Cumin Powder in a spice jar with coriander seeds scattered around.

5-Minute DIY Cumin Powder (Ground Cumin)

Follow this easy recipe tutorial to make your own homemade cumin powder (or finely ground cumin spice) from cumin seeds in 5 minutes! In this guide, I also shares many insightful tips about when you need to toast the cumin seeds (and when you don’t), when to use cumin seeds vs. finely ground cumin powder, and so much more.

Course Spice Blend, Spice Blends

Cuisine Asian, Indian, Mediterranean, Mexican, Pakistani

Diet Gluten Free, Halal, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword coriander powder, ground coriander

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings small spice jar (~2/3 cup)

Calories 179

Author Izzah Cheema

Cost $1

Equipment

Spice Grinder, Coffee Grinder, or Small Blender
Spice funnel (optional, but nice to have)

Ingredients

¾ cup cumin seeds (See Note 1)

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Place the raw cumin seeds in a spice grinder. Grind for 30-40 seconds, stopping and shaking the grinder as needed to help evenly distribute the spices. The seeds will grind to a fine, textured powder.
Transfer the ground cumin (use a spice funnel to make this easier) to a spice jar or a small airtight container. Store for up to 6 months. (See Storage Tips.)

Notes

Note 1: In most cases, I use raw cumin seeds to make cumin powder. See post for tips on when it's best to toast and how to toast before grinding.

Note 2: The cumin powder will remain same weight after grinding but will be less in volume (cups). (3/4 cup cumin seeds = ~2/3 cup cumin powder).

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