Brown Mustard Seed

Points Of Interest

Brown Mustard Seeds have a sharp and pungent but balanced taste and aroma that is released when toasted or ground.

• Sharp, spicy mustard flavor
• Dark reddish brown to black
• Approximately 1 - 3 millimeters in diameter

Suggest Uses

• Add to pickling spices, chutneys and vinaigrette dressings
• Toast and combine with other Indian spices to make curry
• Grind and combine with flavored vinegar for custom mustard condiment

Basic Preparation

Use whole or grind immediately before use.

Recipe

Nimbu Rice

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

3 tablespoons gram lentils

1/2 teaspoon asafetida powder

1 teaspoon turmeric

2-4 hot jalapenos, sliced

1-1/2 teaspoons Brown Mustard Seeds

2/3 cup raw cashew nuts

8 cups rice, cooked

1 lemon, juiced

1/2 teaspoon salt

Heat oil over moderate heat in Dutch oven. Add lentils, asafetida powder, turmeric and peppers and

cook, stirring until sizzling.

Stir in mustard seeds and cashew nuts, tossing to release flavors.

Stir in rice, lemon juice and salt and cook until heated throughout.

Makes 4 to 6 servings