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The dried seed of the cuminim cymimuni plant makes cumin seed. cumin makes up a large proportion of curry powder and chili powder. In the Middle ages it was believed that cumin kept chickens and lovers from running away! It was also said that if cumin was carried during a wedding happiness would follow. Cumin was used to pay taxes. Cumin is the second most popular spice in the world after black pepper. Recipe ideas for cumin: add to meatloaf to give it a Columbian inspired taste add to black …