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Ajowan

Ajwain

Ajwain is an uncommon spice except in certain areas of Asia. It is the small seed-like fruit of the Bishop's Weed plant, (Trachyspermum ammi syn. Carum copticum), egg-shaped and grayish in colour. The plant has a similarity to parsley. Ajwain is often confused with lovage seed.

Name Variations[]

  • ajwain seed
  • carom seed
  • bishop's weed
  • seeds of bishop's weed
  • ajowan
  • ajowan seed
  • ajwon
  • ajwan
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