Organic Nigella Sativa Seeds, Nigella sativa, are also called organic nigella seeds, nigella, organic nigella sativa, stiva seeds, onion seed, kalonji, kaloji, or charnushka. It has a volatile oil content of 0.5% to 1.4%.

Because of their remarkably similar appearance, Nigella Seeds are often confused with black cumin, black sesame, or black caraway seeds, but they are different spices with different flavor profiles.

• Businesses that frequently purchase Organic Nigella Sativa Seeds are: 
• American, Mediterranean and Indian restaurants; 
• pizza shops; 
• independent spice shops; and 
• seasoning companies

We also have conventional Nigella Seeds available.

Flavor Profile

Organic Nigella Sativa Seeds are crunchy, peppery, and nutty, with notes of onion.

How To Use

Toast Organic Nigella Sativa Seeds in a dry pan before using to wake up the essential oils for the best flavor. Nigella seeds are usually used whole because grinding them tends to bring out their bitter bite. Nigella is often used to add final texture to breads, bagels, flatbreads, and biscuits. You can also find this on top of soups, red lentils, butternut squash, or as a garnish for salads. 

Organic Nigella Sativa Seeds work well when used with breads, lentils, winter squash, chicken, soft cheeses, lamb, green vegetables, root vegetables, legumes, and is easily incorporated into various stir-fries and vegetarian dishes.

Nigella pairs well with ajwain, allspice, cardamom, coriander, fennel seed, fenugreek, pepper, and turmeric.