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What Are Coriander Seeds?

Coriander seeds—also known as dhaniya, cilantro seeds, or kothmir seeds—are the dried fruits of the coriander plant. These tiny, round, beige seeds are packed with warm, nutty, and citrusy flavor, making them a must-have in every kitchen.

The many parts of the coriander plant exhibit different sensory characteristics. Coriander seed is spherical to slightly oblong and ribbed. Coriander seed has tart, cedar, and floral-like undertones. Its colour varies from a brownish yellow to a deeper brown.

Coriander seeds contain calcium, phosphorous, sodium and magnesium.

Coriander in Cooking

Coriander seeds cooking is common in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Asian cuisines. Use them whole for tempering or grind them to make ground coriander or powdered coriander for curries, soups, and marinades. They're also essential for pickling, roasting vegetables, and seasoning meats.

How prepared and consumed:

The Romans were the first Europeans to introduce coriander as a cooking spice. Coriander pairs well with lentils, beans, onions, potatoes, coconut milk, vegetables and fish. The ground form and oil are used in hot dogs, pastries, sausages, frankfurters, luncheon meats, confections, stews, cookies and desserts.

Coriander vs. Cilantro

Did you know cilantro is coriander? While cilantro refers to the green leafy part, coriander seeds come from the same plant. Both offer distinct flavors and are used differently in cooking. For instance, ground cilantro or dried cilantro seeds are often used in spice blends like curry powder.

Coriander in Cooking

Coriander seeds cooking is common in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Asian cuisines. Use them whole for tempering or grind them to make ground coriander or powdered coriander for curries, soups, and marinades. They're also essential for pickling, roasting vegetables, and seasoning meats.

Spice Pairings & Versatility

The coriander spice is a flexible companion in the spice rack. Blend it with turmeric, cumin, or chili to create flavorful rubs and seasonings. Use coriander herb in combination with fennel, ginger, or garlic to enhance your dishes. From seasoning coriander in dry rubs to coriander seed spice in soups — its versatility is unmatched.

Health & Culinary Benefits

Not just tasty, coriander seeds are also valued for their potential health benefits. Many believe coriander seeds are good for digestion and rich in antioxidants. Use fresh cilantro seeds or dry dhaniya to naturally elevate your wellness game.

Coriander seeds are also coarsely crushed like peppercorns and added to foods. Turks flavour their strong coffee with ground coriander.

Coriander is traditionally used to treat migraines and indigestion, to help purify the blood and to relief nausea, pain in joins and rheumatism. It is also considered a mild sedative.

Tips for Usage

• Toast whole coriander seeds to unlock deeper aroma.

• Use a mortar and pestle or spice grinder for ground coriander spice.

• Store in a cool, dry place for lasting freshness.

• Combine with annatto or turmeric for natural coloring and flavor depth.

Country of Origin: India

It is available by 100g, 500g and 1kg