Dhania is very popular
and grown all over
India. The plant is
small with tiny
branches, which bear
leaves and
inflorescence.
These flowers turn in to
small sized, round
shaped seeds having two
segments, and are known
as Dhania
Fresh leaves ( as
favouring agent ) and
dried Dhania seeds ( as
spices ) are used in
curries, chutney etc.
Dhania has aromatic oil
and is slightly pungent.
This is a great
flavouring
agent,stimulant,
carminative helps in
stomach ache and
gripping pain,
tranquiliserDhania
Coriander Seed.
Germicidal, diuretic,
anti pyretic curtails
excessive requirement of
water in digestive
system and is a tonic
Dhania Coriander Seed.
Description
Coriander (Dhania) seeds
are obtained from
coriander plant (Coriandrum
sativum). Coriander
plant, especially
leaves, are used widely
in many culinary culture
commonly known as
cilantro (from Spanish
name) in the United
States. Coriander seeds
are used as either whole
or ground. The ground
coriander powder is also
part of spice mixture
such as garam masala.
Usually coriander seeds
are roasted before
grounding and whole
seeds are roasted or
fried before use. The
grounded coriander seeds
would lose its flavor
soon so the best option
is to use fresh or store
in air tight container.
The dhania seeds that we
offer are purely
hygienic and when used
during cooking it can
add desired taste and
distinct flavor to the
cuisine. Its special
aroma can enhance even a
simply cooked item. Used
in different curries,
main courses and others,
these dhania seeds make
the cooked item worth
relishing.
The dry fruits are known
as coriander seeds. The
seeds have a lemony
citrus flavour when
crushed, due to the
presence of the terpenes
linalool and pinene. It
is also described as
warm, nutty, spicy, and
orange-flavoured. They
are usually dried but
can be eaten green.
How to select:
Coriander seeds (which
are a spice) are round
and have fine
longitudinal ridges. The
seeds have a sweet heady
aroma with a
subtle whiff of pine and
pepper.
Use:
When grinding at home,
it can be roasted or
heated on a dry pan
briefly to enhance the
aroma before grinding it
in an
electric grinder or with
a mortar and pestle.
How to store:
ground coriander seeds
lose their flavour
quickly in storage and
are best only ground as
needed. For optimum
flavour, whole
coriander seed should be
used within six months,
or stored for no more
than a year in a tightly
sealed container away
from
sunlight and heat.
Health benefits:
Coriander seeds have
also been used to
prepare a traditional
diuretic in India . The
diuretic is prepared by
boiling equal
amounts of coriander
seeds and cumin seeds.
The extract is then
cooled and consumed as a
diuretic.