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Coriander is an important spice and herb used in various cuisines around the globe. It is native to Southern Europe, Middle East and Far East. Coriander is a tropical crop and can be successfully cultivated in regions free from severe frost during February when the crop flowers and sets its seeds.
Culinary Uses
The root of Coriander is widely used in Thai curries and other Southeast Asian dishes. The leaves are favored in cuisines throughout the Middle East, Spain, Portugal, and Mexico. In northern Europe, the seed finds favour instead of the leaves and roots. In the Indian subcontinent the seeds as well as the leaves are used in various dishes. In India the coriander plant and leaves are used for flavoring and garnishing, while the seeds are used as condiments with or without roasting in the preparation of curry powders, and seasonings. It is an important ingredient in the manufacture of food flavorings, bakery products, soda and syrups, puddings, and candy preserves.
Medicinal Value
Coriander apart from being used as a spice also has medicinal properties. It is used as a refrigerant, diuretic, and aphrodisiac. It also finds itself as an important ingredient in household remedies for seasonal fever, stomach disorders, and nausea.
Interesting Trivia
Coriander has been used as a folk medicine for the relief of anxiety and insomnia in Iranian folk medicine.
About half a litre of coriander mericarps were recovered from the tomb of Tutankhamun.
It is also used as a chelating agent to remove heavy metals from the body.
As heat diminishes their flavour quickly, coriander leaves are often used raw or added to the dish right before serving.
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Aashirvaad Coriander Powder is created from the best coriander seeds which are dry, healthy, full and round. Our experts select the best to ensure you get coriander powder that is perfectly balanced in aroma and flavour. To source the coriander we go directly to the farmers. Aashirvaad Coriander Powder is currently available in 50g, 100 g, 200 g, and 500 g* packets.
