Coriander, popularly known as dhania in India, is extensively used across various regional cuisines to flavour curries, stir fries, snacks etc. Coriander is one of the oldest of herbs and spices. The fruit of the coriander plant contains two seeds which, when dried, are the portions used as the dried spice. when ripe, the seeds are yellowish-brown or tan in colour with longitudinal ridges. Coriander seeds are available throughout the year, in whole or in ground powder form.In Ayurveda, it is often recommended for stomach related ailments, as it is known to ease digestion.
Coriander seed
Coriander, popularly known as dhania in India, is extensively used across various regional cuisines to flavour curries, stir fries, snacks etc. Coriander is one of the oldest of herbs and spices. The fruit of the coriander plant contains two seeds which, when dried, are the portions used as the dried spice. when ripe, the seeds are yellowish-brown or tan in colour with longitudinal ridges. Coriander seeds are available throughout the year, in whole or in ground powder form.In Ayurveda, it is often recommended for stomach related ailments, as it is known to ease digestion.
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