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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, hemorrhoids, 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.