Ajwain Powder derives from ajwain seeds. These seeds are uncommon spice that's found in certain areas of Asia. These tiny fruit pods is aromatic, has a slightly bitter and pungent taste, similar to thyme, only stronger. A tiny amount of raw ajwain seeds will over powder the flavor of a dish.

Ajwain has 2.5% to 5% essential oil, primarily phenols-thymol (35% to 60%) and carvacrol (about 11%). Also known as ajowan and carom, this spice is popular in South Indian, Omani, Egyptian, and Iranian cuisine. It has an abrasive thyme-like flavour with a slight hint of brutalized mint. This flavour is due to the presence of thymol in the seed. Thymol not only provides the flavour but also induces a bitter and somewhat spicy-hot sensation on the tongue. It finishes with a slight numbness or tingle similar to Szechuan peppercorns .

A spice that every Indian household is all too familiar with and without which every dal tadka is incomplete. It is one of those rare spices that fulfil the twin purpose of adding flavour and being good for health. Ajawain powder helps in maintaining your digestive health. It is rich in fiber, minerals, vitamins and anti-oxidants.