Step 1

Heat an iron skillet over medium heat for a minute. Add cumin seeds and stir often to turn the seeds for even browning. Roast seeds for 3-4 minutes. Once roasted seeds will become a darker shade of brown and diffuse a nutty, earthy aroma.

Step 2

Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the seeds to a plate for faster cooling. Once the seeds have come to room temperature, use either a spice or coffee grinder* to grind the seeds.