Is Vasant Caraway Whole the same as ajwain?

Yes. Vasant labels this product Caraway Whole, and the seeds inside are ajwain, also called carom seeds, from the Trachyspermum ammi plant.

What size are Vasant Ajwain Seeds sold in?

This product comes in a 400g pack.

How should I store ajwain seeds?

Keep it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight and the heat of the stove. Always use a dry spoon so no moisture gets in.

Vasant Ajwain Seeds (Carom Seeds) 400g

Vasant Ajwain Seeds (Carom Seeds)

Also called Ajwain, Carom Seeds, Ajwan Seeds, Ajowan, Jowan, Jwano, Omum Seeds, Thymol Seeds

Vasant whole ajwain (carom seeds) with a sharp, thyme-like aroma, for parathas, pakoras, puris and tadka.

₹220MRP ₹27019% off

Inclusive of all taxes. Delivery ₹39 per KG in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai & Thane.

Pack size400G₹220₹270

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Delivery: Mumbai, Navi Mumbai & Thane. Rest of India on WhatsApp inquiry

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Vasant Ajwain Seeds (Carom Seeds): key facts

Brand: Vasant Masala (made by Vasant Masala Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad)
Also called: Ajwain, Carom Seeds, Ajwan Seeds, Ajowan, Jowan, Jwano, Omum Seeds, Thymol Seeds
Category: Whole Spices
Pack sizes: 400G
Price: From ₹220 (400G), MRP ₹270
Sold by: Masala365, authorised Vasant Masala distributor, Kandivali West, Mumbai
Delivery: Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Thane at ₹39 per KG; rest of India on WhatsApp inquiry
How to order: Add to cart and send the order on WhatsApp to +91 90291 16404

About Vasant Ajwain Seeds (Carom Seeds)

Vasant sells ajwain under the name Caraway Whole, and on this page you will find it as Vasant Ajwain Seeds or carom seeds. These are the small, ridged, greyish brown seeds of the Trachyspermum ammi plant, a staple in North Indian and Gujarati cooking. Vasant sources them from growing areas across India and packs them whole.

Ajwain has a strong, sharp aroma close to thyme, with a pungent and slightly bitter bite. That intensity is the reason recipes call for so little. Crushed lightly between your palms before use, the seeds release even more fragrance. In Gujarati it is called ajmo or jwano, in Tamil omum, and in some shops it is labelled ajowan or thymol seeds.

Add a pinch to the dough for aloo paratha, methi thepla, mathri, puri and kulcha. Stir it into besan batter for pakoras and bhajiyas, or into fish and prawn masala before frying. In tadka, ajwain works well with dal, kadhi and root vegetable sabzis like arbi and suran. A little also suits namak pare and khakhra dough. Toasting the seeds in a dry pan for a few seconds before use brings out a deeper, rounder aroma.

This listing is the 400g pack. Masala365 is an authorised Vasant Masala distributor in Kandivali West and delivers across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Thane. Customers in other parts of India can order through a WhatsApp inquiry.

How to use

Rub a pinch between your palms and add to paratha or puri dough
Mix into besan batter for pakoras and bhajiyas
Add to hot oil for dal, kadhi and arbi sabzi tadka
Use in mathri, namak pare and khakhra dough

Always check the printed pack for the latest ingredient, allergen and best-before details.