The phrase "cumin flavor" refers to the specific taste that comes from the spice called cumin. It is a warm, earthy, and slightly bitter flavor commonly used in many cuisines around the world. Full definition
Great recipe - make sure you like cumin, because it has a great cumin flavor. (epicurious.com)
I upped the cumin a bit because we all love cumin flavor. (iowagirleats.com)
Tender, mildly chewy lamb, bursting with cumin flavor, smoky and spicy from the peppers, vaguely healthy from lots of onion and green peppers, and tingly from Sichuan peppercorns. (magicbulletblog.com)