Nigella seeds /ˈnɪɡələ siːdz/
Nigella seeds come from the Nigella sativa plant, which is native to South Asia.
These small, black seeds have a unique flavor that is slightly bitter and peppery.
Nigella seeds are often used in cooking, especially in bread and curry dishes.
They are also known as "black cumin" or "kalonji" in some regions.
In addition to their culinary uses, nigella seeds are believed to have health benefits, such as reducing inflammation.
You can find them whole or ground in spice shops and grocery stores.
Nigella seeds are a popular ingredient in many Middle Eastern and Indian dishes.
黑种草籽来自Nigella sativa植物，原产于南亚。
这些小黑籽有独特的口味，略带苦味和胡椒味。
黑种草籽常用于烹饪，特别是在面包和咖喱菜肴中。
在某些地区，它们也被称为“黑孜然”或“卡隆吉”。
除了烹饪用途，黑种草籽还被认为具有健康益处，例如减轻炎症。
你可以在香料店和杂货店找到整颗或研磨的黑种草籽。
黑种草籽是许多中东和印度菜肴中的流行成分。
配套练习✍️
🔎选择题（Multiple Choice）
1. What plant do nigella seeds come from?
A) Nigella sativa
B) Basil
C) Fennel
2. What flavor do nigella seeds have?
A) Sweet
B) Bitter and peppery
C) Sour
🔗填空（Fill in the blanks）
3. Nigella seeds are often used in ______ and curry dishes.
（pizza; bread）
4. In some regions, they are known as "_______" or "kalonji."
（black cumin; green tea）
📝判断正误（True or False）
5. Nigella seeds are only used in Middle Eastern cooking.
(正误)
6. These seeds can be found whole or ground.
(正误)
🔄简答题（Short Answer）
7. Name one health benefit of nigella seeds.
8. Where can you usually find nigella seeds?
练习答案✅
选择题：
- A) Nigella sativa
- B) Bitter and peppery
填空：
3. bread
4. black cumin
判断正误：
5. False
6. True
简答题：
7. 示例答案：Reducing inflammation.
8. 示例答案：In spice shops or grocery stores.
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