How to Use cumin in a Sentence

cumin

noun
  • Toss the gourd wedges with ghee, salt and cumin.
    — Anita Jaisinghani, Houston Chronicle, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Next up was cumin, one of my favorites.
    — Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The taco meat is juicy and seasoned well with cumin and spices.
    — Danny Palumbo / The Takeout, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2024
  • Her go-to is a white-sesame-and-cumin mixture.
    — Charlotte Goddu, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
  • Add the cumin seeds and turmeric, let brown for about a minute.
    — Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 12 May 2024
  • Stir in the maple syrup, cumin and stock and bring to a simmer.
    — Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
  • The grains were brown and the size of cumin seeds, shriveled by heat.
    — Sarah Kaplan, BostonGlobe.com, 13 June 2022
  • Add cumin, chili powder, oregano, and flour and cook 1 minute.
    — Martha Stewart, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Ground cumin will remain fresh for six months when stored in a cool, dark place.
    — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
  • In a small pan or pot, melt the ghee over medium heat and add the cumin seeds.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
  • In a small frying pan over high at, warm the olive oil and pop the cumin seeds.
    — Anita Jaisinghani, Houston Chronicle, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Then, the heart shines through with more olibanum for a kick of spice, along with cedar and cumin.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 16 Dec. 2022
  • Add onion and bell peppers and sprinkle with cumin and salt.
    — Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2025
  • Combine cumin and black pepper in a bowl.
    — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 16 Dec. 2025
  • Add the rice and season with the salt, cumin and chili powder.
    — Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2024
  • Add in the tomatoes with their juice, chili powder and cumin.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 4 Feb. 2022
  • That’s a lot of cumin seeds sitting around in your spice drawer.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2020
  • Turn the chicken over and add the garlic and cumin seeds to the pan.
    — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 18 Mar. 2020
  • Here, sesame seeds and cumin give it the warmth of the Mediterranean.
    — Grant Butler, oregonlive, 12 Nov. 2019
  • Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano and salt and pepper to taste.
    — Alysha Witwicki, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2019
  • Break the eggs into a large bowl, add the cumin and whisk until smooth.
    — Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 24 May 2022
  • Add broth, beans, chilies, cumin, bay leaf, salt and cayenne pepper; bring to a boil.
    — Susan Nicholson, ajc, 15 Dec. 2017
  • Filled with pork head meat and red chili seasoned with cumin and other spices.
    — Paula Soria, AZCentral.com, 10 Dec. 2025
  • Add the garlic, cumin seeds, salt, and olive oil and puree until smooth.
    — Janelle Bitker, Tanay Warerkar, San Francisco Chronicle, 30 Nov. 2021
  • In a small bowl, combine the cumin, chile powder, cayenne, and salt.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 26 Oct. 2021
  • One teaspoon of cumin powder is about 3 grams.
    — Barbie Cervoni, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Add the jalapenos, garlic, lemon juice, cumin and salt and blend until smooth.
    — Washington Post, 1 Nov. 2021
  • Stir in the chicken broth, salt, and cumin and bring to a boil over medium heat.
    — ExpressNews.com, 17 June 2020
  • Add the beef back in, along with garlic, chili powder, cayenne, cumin and salt.
    — ExpressNews.com, 9 Nov. 2020
  • Stir in the ginger and cumin and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 23 Oct. 2019

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