Carom Seeds

Ajwain tastes more intense than it smells — even a small amount dominates a dish with its thymol-forward bite. In Pakistani street food it is indispensable in pakora batter and nimko (spiced crunchy snack mix). It is also given medicinally to infants for colic and to adults after heavy meals, blurring the line between spice rack and medicine cabinet in Pakistani homes.