Coriander

Coriander: Coriander Sativum, Dhania, Cilantro Seeds

Cilantro Coriander ( Coriandrum sativum ) has been grown in the Mediterranean region since ancient times, and extensively cultivated in Europe, South America, North Africa, India, Thailand, Malaysia and China. Coriander seeds belongs an aromatic odor and agreeable spicy taste. Coriander is an important ingredient of curry powder, garam masala and pickling spices. It is also used in chutneys, sauces, curries soups, sausages, seasoning confectionery due to flavoring sprits. Coriander seeds are used in brewing certain styles of beer, particularly some Belgian wheat beer. The coriander seeds are used with orange peel to add a citrus character.