Coriander Seeds

Coriander is a plant with the scientific name Coriandrum sativum, whose leaves and seeds are used in cooking. It's also known as dhania or Chinese parsley.

Coriander seed, or coriander fruit, is a spice made from the dried fruit of the coriander plant. Coriander seed has a pungent, citrus flavour and is usually used ground. The seed of coriander is widely utilised in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Asian cuisines. In pickling and brining, whole coriander seeds are occasionally utilised. Coriander is widely available in both whole dried seeds and ground form. The flavour, aroma, and pungency of the seeds are enhanced by roasting or heating them in a dry pan.

Ground coriander seed loses its flavour rapidly when stored, therefore it's preferable to grind it right away. Coriander seed is a spice found in garam masala and Indian curries, where the powdered fruits are used in large amounts with cumin as a thickening in a mixture known as dhania jeera. Dhania dal, or roasted coriander seeds, is a popular food.