Coriander Powder

Freshness Unleashed

Coriander, in both seed and leaf form, is a staple in Indian kitchens. The seeds add a citrusy, warm flavor to spice blends, while the fresh leaves (cilantro) bring a burst of freshness to chutneys, salads, and curries.

Coriander, in the family Apiaceae, is an annual herb. It is a soft plant that grows 20 inches tall with leaves variable in shape. Though most traditionally the dried seeds and the fresh leaves of coriander are used widely in cooking. It has a tart or lemon/lime taste.

In India, roasted coriander seeds are eaten as a snack. People call it Dhana Dal. Even in the secret formula of the most selling cold-drink Coca-Cola Coriander is listed as one of the original ingredients.

SCIENTIFIC NAME : Coriandrum Sativum

FAMILY : Apiaceae

ORIGINS

It is almost impossible to say where this plant is natural and where it is recently established. Since at least the second millennium BC it has farmed in Greece.

NUTRITIONAL VALUE

It is rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin K, and dietary minerals. Coriander powder provides calcium, magnesium, manganese, iron, selenium, and dietary fiber.

CORIANDER POWDER

Though in present times it is used for flavor instead of its medical value it is useful in various diseases. It decreases blood pressure, helps urinary tract infections, and improves cholesterol levels.

CULINARY USES

In India, people widely use the fresh leaves of coriander in chutney and salads. It is said that no dish can be garnished without coriander leaves.

Coriander powder when added to the food it adds lemony citrus flavor to your food. It imparts a warm, nutty, spicy, and orange-flavored character to food. It is the main ingredient in south Indian Sambhar and Rasam. Outside India, it is widely used for pickling vegetables.