Ground cumin spice is one of the most common spices that you can find in almost every kitchen, in addition to adding flavor to your dishes, ground cumin is also a rich source of essential vitamins and minerals, containing high levels of manganese, iron, calcium, phosphorous as well as vitamin B6 and protein. Cumin is mainly used in seasoning meats like chicken or fish as well as soups, stews, salads, sauces and other dishes, it is also used to make spice blends like curry powder, chili powder, garam masala etc.