Coriander Form : Seed

Botanical Name: Coriandrum sativum

Family: Apiaceae

Coriander is the dried fruit of an annual herb, with several branches and serrated leaves. The small flowers yield green globular fruits, which turn yellowish brown when ripe. The seeds are picked when the ripening is in progress and sun-dried. Coriander is pleasantly aromatic and flavorful. This fragrant spice is used for sauces and as a condiment. The fresh young leaves of this herb is used to flavour and garnish soups,salads and meat dishes.  The dry fruits are known as coriander seeds or coriandi seeds. Coriander seed is a spice in garam masala in all curries, which often employ the ground fruits in generous amounts together with cumin. It acts as a thickener.