Fox’s Spices Black Onion Seeds 650g

Fox’s Spices Black Onion Seeds 650g are tiny black seeds that add gentle, savoury flavour and crunch to a wide range of dishes. Also known as nigella seeds or kalonji, they come from the Nigella sativa plant and are often used in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking. Many people ask what black onion seeds are and they are simply another name for this well known spice rather than seeds from an onion. The taste is nutty, earthy and slightly peppery with a faint onion like aroma, especially when the seeds are lightly toasted. Their small, firm texture means they sit well on the surface of breads, salads and vegetable dishes, giving a pleasant bite as well as flavour. A generous 650g pack is ideal if you use black onion seeds regularly in curries, homemade breads or seasoning mixes and want a handy tub to reach for whenever you cook. If you are wondering how to use black onion seeds in cooking, they are easy to sprinkle on just before baking or stir into hot oil at the start of a recipe to bring out their aroma.

Key Features:

• 650g provides a generous catering style amount that suits frequent cooking and batch recipes.
• The seeds can be used whole or gently toasted, so you can choose between a mild background note or a more pronounced flavour.
• They are a simple way to match recipes that call for nigella seeds, kalonji or black onion seed, so there is no confusion over different names.
• Their deep black colour makes them useful for adding visual contrast to breads, salads and rice dishes as well as savoury flavour.

Recipe Inspiration:

• Brush naan style flatbreads with oil and scatter black onion seeds over the top before baking for a familiar takeaway style finish.
• Warm a little oil in a pan, add black onion seeds with mustard seeds and cumin, then pour over cooked lentils or chickpeas for a simple spiced dhal.
• Toss cubes of potatoes or cauliflower with black onion seeds, a mild curry powder and oil, then roast until crisp and golden.
• Stir black onion seeds into a shredded cabbage and carrot slaw with a yoghurt or mayonnaise dressing for a fresh, lightly spiced salad.

Are black onion seeds the same as nigella seeds?

Yes. Black onion seeds is a common name for the seeds of Nigella sativa which are also known as nigella seeds or kalonji. They all refer to the same spice even though the names vary between recipes and regions.

What do black onion seeds taste like?

Black onion seeds have a gentle nutty and earthy flavour with a hint of pepper and a light onion like note, especially when toasted. They are not strong like raw onion but give a subtle savoury depth and a pleasant crunch.

How do you use black onion seeds in cooking?

Black onion seeds can be scattered over breads such as naan or flatbreads, stirred into doughs, added to pickles and chutneys or toasted in oil at the start of cooking curries and vegetable dishes. They can also be mixed into salad dressings or sprinkled over cooked rice and roasted vegetables for extra flavour and texture.