coriander seed

Citrusy seasoning bead

Coriander seeds are the dried fruits of the coriander plant, used whole or ground as a spice.

They have a warm, citrusy, slightly sweet flavor—quite different from the fresh leaves (cilantro), which taste sharp and herbaceous.

Common in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Latin American cooking: Toast the coriander seeds before grinding them.

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garam masala · seasoning · fennel · pickling · pickling spice · dill · digestive aid · herb garden · cumin · folk medicine · parsley · citrus · chutney · ceviche · falafel · Middle Eastern cuisine · caraway · cardamom

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Pungent leafy herb

Chinese parsley · culantro

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G