Description
The ground coriander is obtained from the Coriander seed. Coriander powder has a pleasing whiff and taste. One can crush coriander seeds finely or coarsely as per recipe requirement.
Culinary Uses
Coriander is used just as much in sweet dishes as in savoury ones. It is an essential ingredient of many curries and gravies as it has a mild aroma instigating the appetite. Coriander powder can be utilized well in barbecue Coriander powder is put in to give the dish a pleasing taste. The taste of the coriander also helps blend the tastes of all other spices that are added to the dish Adding ground coriander to pancake and waffle mixes.
Health Benefits
Apart from being an aromatic spice, it has many curative and cooling properties beneficial for health and thus is found in Indian kitchens as well as in making medicines. Coriander powder taken in combination with pinch of Asafoetida and rock salt is considered an aid to the digestive system. It is an appetite stimulant and aids in the secretion of gastric juices.
