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| '''Coriander''' is normally used to refer to the fruits (often confused as seeds) of the ]. The coriander plant also is used for its leaves, in which case it is referred to as ] or coriander leaves. | |||
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| ==Flavour== | |||
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| Coriander can be described as warm, nutty, spicy, and orange-flavoured. | |||
| ==History== | |||
| It is believed to have originated in the ] area, and in Southwest ]. Some believe its use began as far back as 5,000 BC, and there is evidence of its use by the ]. In the ], ], chapter 16, verse 31, it says that: ''"And the house of ] called the name there of ]: and it was like coriander seed, white; and the taste of it was like wafers made with ]."'' Coriander was brought to America in 1670 and was one of the first spices cultivated by early settlers. | |||
| ==Preparation/Form== | |||
| If the spice is bought whole in a non-dried form, it can be dried in the sun. Most commonly, it is bought as whole dried fruits, or in ground form. If whole, 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 ]. Store coriander in a tightly sealed container away from sunlight and heat. For maximum flavour use within 6 months and keep for no more than 1 year. | |||
| ==Uses== | |||
| Coriander is a key ingredient in ] ] and ]. It is also used in Ethiopian and Arabic cooking. | |||
| ==Recipes== | |||
| ''See also: ] and ]'' | |||
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