Coriander Powder

What is Coriander Ground? Adding a little dash of coriander powder introduces a certain freshness and zesty flavor to just about any dish. In fact, the taste of coriander is so peculiar that it can be used in the preparation of most dishes across many cuisines. This cannot be said for all spices, and perhaps this is what makes coriander such a desirable spice. What is coriander? Popularly known as cilantro or Chinese parsley, coriander comes from the coriander plant and is used extensively across a wide range of cuisines to add flavor to food. All parts of the plant, including the coriander leaves and the dried seeds, are used for their impeccable spiciness and aromatic quality. The coriander spice is available year-round, seeing as it originates from the annual coriander plant. Typically, coriander spice adds a bit of lime/lemon taste when used in cooking, It belongs to the family Apiaceae and grows up to 20 inches tall. As one of the oldest spices in the world, coriander powder is p