जीरा
jīrāstandard, everyday
Cumin in Hindi is जीरा (jīrā). It is one of the most used spices in Indian kitchens, often written ज़ीरा (zīrā) in the Urdu-influenced spelling.
Many dishes start with जीरे का तड़का (jīre kā taṛkā), cumin seeds fried in hot oil or ghee before dal or vegetables are added. Ground cumin is called पिसा जीरा (pisā jīrā).
Meaning: spice seed used in cooking (noun)
Did you know?
- The proverb ऊँट के मुँह में जीरा (ūṁṭ ke muṁh meṃ jīrā), "cumin in a camel's mouth", means a tiny amount that is far too little.
Examples in context
- दाल में जीरे का तड़का लगाओ।dāl meṃ jīre kā taṛkā lagāo.Temper the dal with cumin.
- थोड़ा जीरा पाउडर चाहिए।thoṛā jīrā pāuḍar cāhie.I need a little cumin powder.
Example conversation
Nisha cooks dal while her brother Amit helps in the kitchen.
- Nishaअमित, जीरा कहाँ रखा है?amit, jīrā kahāṁ rakhā hai?Amit, where is the cumin?
- Amitऊपर वाले डिब्बे में।ūpar vāle ḍibbe meṃ.In the top tin.
- Nishaठीक है, तड़का अभी लगाती हूँ।ṭhīk hai, taṛkā abhī lagātī hūṁ.Okay, I will do the tempering now.
