| 11. | Taste for seasoning; then stir in cumin seeds and the shallot.
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| 12. | In a small dry skillet over medium heat, combine cumin seeds and peppercorns.
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| 13. | 3 / 4 teaspoon EACH black mustard seeds and cumin seeds
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| 14. | Sprinkle outside of hen with cumin seeds and salt and pepper.
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| 15. | Add chile puree, tomatoes and cumin seed and cook for 15 minutes longer.
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| 16. | Add chopped pepper, onion, ginger, garlic, basil, rosemary, cumin seed and celery seed.
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| 17. | When hot, add asafetida, then, a second later, the cumin seeds.
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| 18. | 1 / 2 teaspoon cumin seeds or powder ( grind cumin seeds before adding)
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| 19. | Note : To toast cumin seeds, heat an empty medium skillet over medium heat.
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| 20. | Total time : 20 minutes 2 tablespoons whole cumin seeds
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