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Muskmelon Seeds (Magaz)
Muskmelon seeds — magaz — are the pale, flat kernels recovered from the melon and dried, long used across North India as a garnish and thickener rather than a snack. They have a delicate, mildly sweet nuttiness that toasts beautifully and never dominates a dish. They belong to the classic char magaz group of four melon-family seeds, and they are what gives many Mughlai gravies their body: ground with cashew or poppy seed, they thicken a korma without flour or cream.
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Product Details
Origin
Our muskmelon kernels are recovered from selected fruit, then washed, dried and hand-sorted under controlled conditions to remove shell fragments and ensure a clean, uniform kernel.
Composition
| Ingredients | 100% Dried Muskmelon Seed Kernels (Cucumis melo). No salt, oil, additives, preservatives or coatings. |
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| Taste Profile | Delicate, mildly sweet and gently nutty, with a soft crunch and a clean finish that deepens into a light toasted note when dry-roasted. |
| Category | Seed |
How to Use
- Ground into Mughlai gravies — korma, navratan and shahi dishes — as a natural thickener
- Part of the traditional char magaz blend of four melon seeds
- Garnishing mithai, halwa, barfi and festive sweets
- Stirred into thandai, sherbet and cold milk drinks
- Toasted and scattered over salads, raita and desserts
- Blended into smoothies and homemade energy bars
Directions of Use
- Dry-roast over low to medium heat for 2–3 minutes until fragrant — they scorch quickly.
- For gravies, grind to a smooth paste with a little warm water or milk before adding.
- A typical serving is 1–2 tablespoons (15–25 g).
- Add ground seed towards the end of cooking so the gravy does not split.
- Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight.
- Refrigerate after opening in warm or humid weather, as the natural oils can turn.
Benefits
- A traditional natural thickener for rich gravies, needing no flour or cream
- A source of plant-based protein, magnesium, phosphorus and zinc
- Contains healthy unsaturated fats and vitamin E
- Central to Mughlai and North Indian festive cooking
- Delicate enough to garnish sweets without overpowering them
- Raw and unsalted, with no oil or coatings added