This is my favorite spice in my cooking. With its origins found in Iran as a major supplier, cumin is most popular in Cuban, Thai and Indian cuisines. Cumin seeds come from the apiaceae plant whose flowers are small pink and white. I use either whole seed or ground cumin in ALL of my meats, chicken, and sometimes even salads. It has a great smoky aroma and adds a wonderfully rich taste. My mother always criticizes my amount but I go for what makes me smile when I bite! How do you use Cumin?