Nigella Seeds Celery Seed The secret behind a meringue

The secret behind a meringue that stands tall

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also called kalonji

A small pinch does the work of a whole stalk

Nigella Seeds Celery Seed The secret behind a meringueThe little black seeds scattered across naan and Turkish flatbread, with their faint oniony, almost herbal crunch: those are nigella seeds, also called kalonji. Sprinkle them over bread dough, flatbreads, and savory crackers before baking, stir them into vegetable stir fries and potato dishes, or bloom them in hot oil as a tempering base. They add a nutty, peppery bite and a little textural pop wherever they land. Nigella seeds are often mislabeled,