Dried herbs and spices can be whole or ground, like whole cinnamon sticks vs. ground and whole coriander seeds vs. ground coriander. There are a few weird exceptions to these rules, like saffron – ...

Cumin is essential in Egyptian vegetarian cuisine, adding a warm, earthy flavor to dishes. It's used both as whole seeds and ground powder, and you'll find it in recipes for falafel, lentil soups, and ...