Description

Coriander is commonly called as Dhania or Kothmir. Coriander seeds are dried fruits, nearly globular, externally pale yellow to yellowish brown, with a characteristic taste flavor, supplying coriander seeds across the global. it is one of the prime spices used in indian food. coriander is the dried seed or product of the coriandrum sativum plant, which has a place with the parsley family.

Coriander seeds are usually used in whole form if they are roasted to make powder. They can be grounded to make powder than can be used in making indian curry masala. Coriander is an annual herb in the family apiaceae. India is the world’s largest producer of coriander seeds.

Uses

It can be added to rice to enrich its fragrance. They can also be used to make chutneys and gravies. Coriander seeds are known to lower down diabetes. They are carminative and are anti inflammatory and thus are used as medicine in arthritis.

It is an important ingredient in the manufacture of food flavourings, in bakery products, meat products, soda & syrups, puddings, candy preserves and liquors. In medicines it is used as a carminative, refrigerant, diuretic, and aphrodisiac. In household medicines, it is used against seasonal fever, stomach disorders, and nausea. Coriander oil and oleoresins are primarily used in seasonings for sausages and other meat products.