That's another thing I miss!!! Food processors!!! They're like God's gift to kitchens. Idk why I never thought of blending cumin in...hm I gotta try that if that's the secret one.
I hope I remember this when I'm back in the states because I want to try it and see if it comes out tasting good or not!
And it's ok to decapitate the cilantro's head. I'd use the whole thing lol I'm kind of obsessed with cilantro.
Oooh yeah having good kitchen equipment (like food processors) can make all the difference.
Glad you weren't off put by my abuse to the cilantro. hahah I love it too!