Black Mustard

Black mustard is an annual weedy plant cultivated for its seeds, which are commonly used as a spice.

The seeds are commonly used in Indian cuisine, for example in curry it's called Rai . The seeds are usually thrown into hot oil or ghee after which they pop, releasing a characteristic 'nutty' flavor. The seeds have a significant amount of fatty oil. This oil is used often as cooking oil in India.

They are very flavorful, although they have almost no aroma.

The plant is believed to be native to the southern Mediterranean region of Europe, and has been cultivated for thousands of years.

Black mustard is similar to white mustard, although black mustard has smaller seeds. Black mustard belongs to the same genus as cabbage.

Relevant Recipes for Black Mustard

Recipe Names

1. Mung Dal With Black Mustard Seeds

Recipe Ingredients

1. Aloo (potato) Bhajee
2. Aloo Gobi (Curried Cauliflower And Potatoes)
3. Alu Bhaji (Savoury Fried Potatoes)
4. Alu Gosht Kari (meat and Potato Curry)
5. Apple And Apricot Chutney
6. Apple-cucumber Salad With Split Mung Dal
7. Aratikaaya Masala Pulusu (Spiced Raw Banana Curry)
8. Aubergine (eggplant) Bhajee
9. Balti Masala Spice Mix
10. Basmati Lemon Rice
11. Basmati Pilaf
12. Batata (potato) Cutlets
13. Bateta Shaak
14. Beet Cheera Pachadi (Curries)
15. Bengali Eggplant With Mustard Seeds
16. Bengali Spinach
17. Bhagari Jhinga - Prawns in Tomato Cream Sauce
18. Black And Blue Rub
19. Broad Beans Curry (Chikkudukai Koora)
20. Cabbage Stew (Cabbage Kootu)
21. Cabbage With Onions
22. Cape Curry Powder (South African)
23. Carrot Poduthuval - Dry Carrot Curry
24. Carrot Salad With Mustard Seeds
25. Cauliflower Curry
26. Cauliflower Curry
27. Cauliflower Koottu (Cauliflower In Spicy Coconut Gravy)
28. Cauliflower With Ginger And Mustard Seeds
29. Cauliflower, Peas and Potatoes
30. Ceylon Dark Curry Powder
31. Chicken Dhansak
32. Chicken Mangalorean
33. Chicken Vindaloo - 2
34. Classic Indian Curry Powder
35. Cluster Beans Curry (Gori Chikkudukai Koora)
36. Colombo Curry Paste (Martinique)
37. Coriander Chutney
38. Coriander Fish (Bharia Machli)
39. Coriander Fish (Bharia Machli)
40. Couscous Upma
41. Curried Cauliflower (Gokki Ki Sazbri)
42. Curried Cauliflower and Potatoes (Aloo Gobi)
43. Curried Island Shrimp
44. Curried Potatoes With Eggplant (Aloo Baigan Sabji)
45. Curry-Laced Tomato-Lentil Broth
46. Dadhyonam (Yoghurt Rice)
47. Dakshin Murgh - Chicken Coriander Coconut Curry
48. Dal Kofta Curry (Steamed Toor Balls In Buttermilk)
49. Debashish Banerji's Potatoes With Cabbage
50. Delhi-Style Potatoes