Coriander, Coriander Seeds, Dhania, Storing Coriander Spice

Coriander Seeds & Spice

Fresh Coriander Herb

Coriander Seeds

Coriander Powder

Coriander, also known as cilantro is the seed of a small plant. The coriander seed is produced in India, Russia, South America, North Africa, and Holland. The seeds and powder are light yellowish green in color with a mild fragrance.

Coriander seed oil is a strong antibacterial. The seed is an appetizer and a stimulatant to the stomach and intestines. In Asia the herb and its oil are used against piles, headache, swellings, conjunctivitis,rheumatism, mouth ulcers, and a poultice for boils.

Whole dried coriander seeds and ground coriander powder are used in several vegetable curry dishes, rice biryani, coriander chutney, etc. Whole coriander seeds are used in snacks and recipes. The coriander leaves are always used fresh. They are sprinkled like parsley on cooked dishes, in salads, sauces, soups, and vegetable curries for flavor.

Nutritional Values of Coriander

Parameters	Value per 100g
Moisture  Protein  Fat  Minerals  Fibre  Carbohydrates  Energy  Calcium  Phosphorus  Iron	11.200 gm    14.100 gm    16.100 gm    4.400 gm    32.600 gm    21.600 gm    288.000 K cal 630.000 mg    393.000 mg    7.100 mg
Vitamins
Carotene  Thiamine  Riboflavin  Niacin  Folic Acid (Free)  Folic Acid (Total)  Choline	942.000 µg     0.220 mg    0.350 mg    1.100 mg    27.400 µg     32.000 µg     1077.000 mg
Minerals & Trace Elements
Magnesium  Sodium  Potassium  Copper  Manganese  Zinc  Chromium  Phytin Phosphorus	239.000 mg    32.000 mg    990.000 mg    1.010 mg    1.670 mg    3.260 mg    0.050 mg    320.000 mg

Source: National Institute of Nutrition, ICMR, Hyderabad, India

Tips for Storing Coriander Spice

• Buy fresh coriander for garnishing vegetable curries.

• Grind or powder coriander seeds in a grinder and store in an airtight container in a cool dark place. Coriander Spice lose stheir potency due to heat, light, and air. Powdered coriander can be stored for 6 months to 1 year.

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