{"id":12881,"date":"2014-08-28T05:43:56","date_gmt":"2014-08-28T03:43:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.radioislam.org.za\/wordpress\/2014\/08\/28\/all-about-coriander-dhania\/"},"modified":"2014-08-28T05:43:56","modified_gmt":"2014-08-28T03:43:56","slug":"all-about-coriander-dhania","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/all-about-coriander-dhania\/","title":{"rendered":"All about coriander – dhania"},"content":{"rendered":"

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum), also known as cilantro, Chinese parsley or dhania, is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae. Coriander is native to regions spanning from southern Europe and North Africa to southwestern Asia. <\/span><\/p>\n

Coriander is a pleasantly sweet spice with a lemony top note. It is commonly used in chili and curry dishes. The coriander plant produces both a spice and an herb. The leaf is know as cilantro and when the plant goes to seed, we harvest the coriander seed. Coriander is used in many types of ethnic cooking, such as Latino, Middle Eastern, and Indian. In this country, it is also used to flavor cookies, pastries, breads, sausages and corned beef.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cilantro is one of those herbs you either love or hate. It is a necessity for many Latin dishes, particularly salsa and ceviche, as well as Asian and Indian specialties. There arises a certain amount of confusion about cilantro, however, because it is called by different names in different areas. One thing is certain, you do not want to confuse cilantro with parsley!<\/span><\/p>\n

Cilantro and Coriander Cooking Tips<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Cilantro leaves and coriander seeds are not interchangeable. They have completely different flavors and textures. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Fresh cilantro leaves are preferable in all applications calling for cilantro leaves. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Coriander seeds are generally toasted before being ground to bring out their full flavor. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Coriander is a popular ingredient in Indian curries, particularly garam masala .
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\u2022 Cilantro root may be used as a replacement for garlic . Wash roots thoroughly before mincing or crushing. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 When adding fresh cilantro to a hot dish, add at the last minute to get full benefit of the flavor. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Parsley may be substituted for cilantro, but it will be a far milder cry from the original recipe intent. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 1 teaspoon coriander seeds = 1 teaspoon ground coriander<\/span><\/p>\n

Culinary Uses<\/span><\/strong>
\u2022 Coriander seeds hold a prominent position in the Indian kitchen, to flavour many sweet and savoury preparations. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Apart from being used whole, coriander seeds can also be powdered. They are generally toasted before being ground to bring out their full flavour.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 In Indian dishes, we first start with oil\/ghee in a pan, then put some cumin or mustard seeds and then we put in coriander powder, turmeric and other spices and herbs.<\/span><\/p>\n

This spice is an important ingredient in Indian spice mixtures like garam masala, subzi masala, sambhar powder, rasam powder, etc. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Internationally, coriander seed is best known as an ingredient in baked goods, but also goes well with a large variety of foods such as potatoes, cheese and even chutneys.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Add coriander seeds to soups and broths.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 To make a healthy spinach preparation, saut\u00e9 it with fresh garlic and coriander seeds, mix in garbanzo beans, and season with ginger and cumin. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 Add coriander powder to carrots, cauliflower, zucchini, potato and most other vegetables for a musky, earthy and fresh flavour.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 You can aromatize rice with coriander seeds by adding 1 tsp ground coriander to the cooking water or strive for a crisp flavour by mixing 2-3 tbsp of coriander seeds.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Store<\/span><\/strong>
\u2022 Coriander seeds should be kept in an opaque, tightly sealed glass container in a cool, dark and dry place. <\/span>
\u2022 The whole seeds will stay fresh for about one year<\/span>
How to Store Parsley, Cilantro, and Other Fresh Herbs<\/span><\/p>\n

Method<\/span><\/strong>
1 Snip off the bottom of the stems.<\/span>
2 Make sure the leaves are completely dry. Better to hold off rinsing them until you’re about to use them.<\/span>
3 Fill a jar or a water glass partially with water and place the stem ends of the herbs into the water in the jar.<\/span>
4 If you are storing the herbs in the refrigerator, cover loosely with a plastic bag. Cilantro loves cool temperatures and should be stored in the refrigerator. Parsley can be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator., basil is ideally stored at room temperature and not in the refrigerator, because it is susceptible to damage from cold.<\/span>
5 Change the water after several days if the water starts to discolor.<\/span>
Fresh parsley, cilantro, basil, and other fresh herbs can last up to 2 weeks or longer when stored this way.<\/span><\/p>\n

Health benefits and medicinal uses<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022One of coriander seeds many medicinal uses is that they can be used for clearing colds and coughs. Coriander seeds can be boiled in water along with little pepper corns, cumin seeds, and garlic flakes to make a decoction that helps clear phlegm and nasal congestion.<\/span>
\u2022Oddly enough, the same concoction can be used to clear flatulence. Coriander seeds can be boiled in water to make coriander tea and mixed with honey to soothe the acidity, ease constipation, clear toxins from the body, and prevent indigestion. Its digestive benefits can be attributed to the dietary fiber found in coriander.<\/span>
\u2022Its antioxidant properties make it excellent for preventing free radicle damage. For the same reason, coriander seeds are beneficial to skin as helps detoxify the skin and can also be used to treat fungal infections.<\/span>
\u2022Coriander seeds and cumin seeds boiled in water and strained after cooling can be used as a diuretic; this decoction also cools down the body. It can also help lower LDL cholesterol and protect against colon cancer.<\/span>
\u2022Coriander seeds are rich in copper, magnesium, iron, potassium, manganese, and zinc. These essential minerals help in increasing red blood cell count, improving metabolism, regulating growth, enhancing sperm generation, synthesizing nucleic acids, keeping blood pressure in check, and keeping diabetes in control.<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Coriander is also an effective antiseptic as it contains citronelol, which helps in healing mouth ulcers. It can also be used as a remedy against bad breath. Its antibacterial property helps it fight chicken pox and reduces pain caused by the pox.<\/span>
\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Coriander seeds enhance proper endocrine secretion, relieving menstrual discomfort and pain<\/span><\/p>\n

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Coriander (Coriandrum sativum), also known as cilantro, Chinese parsley or dhania, is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae. Coriander is native to regions spanning from southern Europe and North Africa to southwestern Asia. Coriander is a pleasantly sweet spice with a lemony top note. It is commonly used in chili and curry dishes. The […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12881","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-household"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[],"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pc0QIf-3lL","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-04-26 03:53:43","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12881","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12881"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12881\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12881"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12881"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/radioislam.org.za\/a\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12881"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}