Black Mustard (Kali Rai)
Brassica nigra
About Black Mustard (Kali Rai)
A vigorous, tall-growing Rabi spice and oilseed crop. Distinct from yellow mustard, it produces intensely pungent black seeds used for tempering in Indian cuisine.
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