Coriander Dhania 500g

Coriander is an annual herb in the family of Apiaceae. It is also known as cilantro, particularly in America and other in India. Coriander is most commonly used as a garnish on most Indian Sabzis. The leaves are variable in shape, broadly lobed at the base of the plant, and slender and feathery higher on the flowering stems. All parts of the plant are edible, but the fresh leaves and the dried seeds are commonly used in cooking. The leaves have a different taste from the seeds, with citrus overtones.

Uses of Coriander, Dhania, Kothmir, Cilantro

1. Coriander is a versatile herb that is widely used in cooking many things as it provides an intense and earthy flavor to the food.

2. In India, the most common use of coriander is to make chutneys to serve alongside snacks and tikkas. The chutneys can either be plain Coriander Chutney or mint, garlic, coconut, or even onion! These chutneys make an excellent condiment and perk up the food.

3. Chopped coriander leaves are a garnish on cooked dishes such as dal and curries. As heat diminishes their flavor quickly, coriander leaves are often used raw or added to the dish right before serving. Not only on days but it is also served as a garnish on different rice preparations.

4. Usage of coriander is pretty high in Indian, Asian, and Mexican cuisines. In Mexican, it is used in salsas and salads to burritos or meat dishes. In Asia, it is used in dressings, sauces, and salads too!

5. Soups flavored with coriander taste super rich in flavor and texture. Lemon Coriander Soup is an Indo-Chinese healthy, flavorful soup that is one of the most famous soups in India. Coriander can also be combined with other vegetables to make soups.

6. Coriander can be stuffed into Parathas, kachoris, and rotis to make them more flavorful.

7. Coriander chutney is used in Mumbai Style roadside sandwiches, vada pav, etc.

8. Fresh leaves are used to flavor rasam and other South Indian dishes like curd rice and sambhar rice.

How to store Coriander, Dhania;

Coriander (cilantro) can normally be found fresh in your local grocery store and is available year-round. The leaves spoil quickly when removed from the plant. Given below are some ways to store coriander.

1. First dry clean the whole bunch, then soak it in plenty of water, at least thrice then remove from water in a strainer. Sun dry it till all the water dries up. Now take Tupperware fridge smart box spread a tissue in it and keep your coriander or mint or methi leaves, it will stay fresh for a long time.

2. Prefer cotton cloth to tissues to dry coriander under the fan before putting it in the fridge.

3. Cut stems of coriander and fold in a paper napkin and store in airtight plastic or glass container inside the refrigerator. I always do this.

4. Here in Bangalore we get this reusable ID idli/Dosa pouch. Wash the pack and dry it no moisture should be left in the pack. I buy a bunch of coriander cut the stem and store it in the pack. Take out how much you need to wash it and use it. 15 days nothing happens inside the refrigerator. I don’t know whether such pouches are available in other parts of the country.

See here for details on how to store fresh coriander.

 Health Benefits of Coriander, Dhania, Kothmir, Cilantro

What are coriander leaves commonly associated with? Chutneys, salads, as a garnish for most Indian subzis and to some extent soups and juices….., This fresh herb has a distinctive aroma and just a dash of it is enough to boost the taste of any dish you have cooked with love. Commonly called as Dhania in Hindi, Kothimbir in Marathi and Cilantro in West Asia, these leaves come packed with a bundle of nutrients. They are rich in minerals like Phosphorus, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, and Sodium and Vitamins like Vitamins A, B, C, and K.

1. Combats Inflammation: The antioxidants vitamin A, vitamin C and the quercetin present in it works towards strengthening our immune system, setting us free from toxins, and reducing body inflammation. Cineole, one of the essential oils present in coriander along with linoleic acid in it together also targets reducing skin inflammation, thus leaving your skin soft and smooth.

2. Overcomes Diarrhea: Coriander possesses essential oils like linalool and borneol which aid in digestion and negate the effect of bacteria causing diarrhea and thus is beneficial for treating diarrhea.

3. Relief from Anemia: Coriander is a fairly good source of iron and folate – the 2 nutrients which help in the production and maintenance of RBC in our blood. About a cup of coriander fulfills 29% of our daily requirement of folate. A high RBC count will help blood perform its function smoothly and transport oxygen and other nutrients to all parts of the body. This will avoid fatigue from setting in and keep you energetic throughout the day. To enhance iron absorption, you can squeeze some lemon juice into the recipe you use for coriander.