Hi Mamta,

just a quick question about the jal-jeera water for pani poori, your recipe asks for some roasted cumin and some not-roasted.

I was wondering why the non-roasted cumin was necessary - what does it add to the flavour?

Many thanks

Liza

I'm reliably informed that the two flavours are very different, which is why both are in the recipe.

Yup... as you roast cumin a very different aroma is released. The taste changes too.

Mum's away at the moment but I have made recipes with roast cumin myself recently and was struck by how much this ingredient does change on roasting.

i made the pani poori last night and i have to say it was a tremendous hit with my guests. the flavour is exactly as it should be.

many thanks.

Hello Liza

Pete and Kavey have already answered your question, I note. Yes, they both have different flavours and add to the end result.

Mamta