It gives a strong, warm, hot, aromatic flavour and should be used sparingly.

Fried black mustard seeds are used extensively as a garnish in Indian cooking, particularly in vegetable dishes

The seeds may be ground using a mortar and pestle or coffee grinder. Try dry frying the seeds before grinding for extra flavour.

Its mild, aromatic, liquorice flavour enhances meat and fish dishes and it can be used whole or finely ground in vegetarian Indian dishes.

These onion seeds are great to add to your breads and rolls. They are also good for adding a slight crunch to your vegetable dishes.