Ajwain Seeds (Carom) 100g, 300g - Ali Baba (pronounced uj-wine) is a seed-like fruit often used in Indian cooking as part of a spice mixture. It looks similar to fennel and cumin seeds and is highly fragrant, smelling like thyme. Its taste, however, is more like oregano and anise due to the bitter notes and strong flavour. Because of its pungency, a little goes a long way.