Carom Seeds

At Souk Marina, we bring you the finest Ajwain—also known as ajowan or carom—from the aromatic herb Trachyspermum ammi, a member of the Apiaceae family. Native to the eastern Mediterranean—possibly Egypt—Ajwain has traveled across cultures and cuisines, finding a prominent place in Indian culinary traditions.

Both the leaves and fruit pods of the Ajwain plant are prized for their culinary and medicinal uses. Commonly referred to as Ajwain Seeds, though it shares this name with other plants, Ajwain is distinctive in both flavor and aroma. Its small, pale brown, oval-shaped pods resemble caraway and cumin, but with a bitter, pungent taste that evokes anise and oregano.

Botanical Name: Trachyspermum ammi