Poppy seeds are commonly used in Eastern European cuisines to make yeast breads, sweet rolls, pastries, and puddings. They are also often used in Indian cuisine, and are ideal thickening and bringing texture to curries or using to make chutneys and pastes.

Versatile Ingredient

Poppy seeds will add a nutty flavor to cookies, cakes, crusts, and breakfast food batters, and their flavor pairs especially well with citrus flavors. They are also a classic addition to buttered egg noodles and fruit salad dressings.