Ajwain

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/ajwain

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Trachyspermum ammi
2. What is the plant family?Apiaceae
3. Why does ajwain taste so strong?The seeds contain a lot of a natural oil called thymol, which gives them a sharp, pungent flavor that can be felt even with a little amount.
4. How do people use ajwain in cooking?Ajwain seeds are added to dishes like lentil soups, vegetable curries, breads such as paratha and naan, and savory snacks to make them taste better.

Annual herb: A plant that completes its entire life cycle, from germination to the production of new seeds, within a single growing season.
Apiaceae: A large and diverse family of flowering plants, commonly known as the carrot, parsley, or celery family, characterized by aromatic herbs and often compound flowers.
Cremocarp: A dry, indehiscent fruit characteristic of the Apiaceae family, which splits into two single-seeded segments (mericarps) when mature.
Monoterpene phenol: A class of organic compounds derived from terpenes, known for their aromatic properties and often found in essential oils of plants like ajwain.