coriander (dhaniya) seeds

Appears in
The Food of India: A Journey for Food Lovers

By Priya Wickramasinghe and Carol Selva Rajah

Published 2005

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The round seeds of the coriander plant. The seeds have a spicy aroma, are widely used in Indian cooking and are common in spice mixes such as garam masala. To intensify the flavour, dry-roast the seeds until aromatic, before crushing them. Best freshly ground for each dish. Available whole or ground.