Brassica nigra, or black mustard, is an annual plant cultivated for its black or dark brown seeds, which are commonly used as a spice. It is native to tropical regions of North Africa, temperate regions of Europe, and parts of Asia.
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- Black Mustard Seeds are used less frequently than brown or yellow mustard seeds and are much harder to find.
- Black Mustard is the smallest of the mustard seeds and oblong in shape.
- Black Mustard seeds have a well deserved reputation for their pungent spicy aroma and flavor.
- Most common in Indian cooking black mustard seeds are often fried in oil, making them sweet and mild while releasing a nutty aroma.
- The seed is used as a spice and to flavor mustard condiment.
- Black mustard seeds are amongst the top mainstay spices used in Indian cooking.
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