This herb has wide, delicate, lacy green leaves and a pungent flavor. The seeds are known as coriander and are also used as a spice. Although fresh cilantro and coriander seeds come from the same plant, their flavors are very different and they cannot be used interchangeably. Fresh cilantro is used extensively in Indian cuisine as a garnish.
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