Coriander

Coriander is the dried seed of the cilantro plant, small, round, beige spheres. When toasted or ground it gives a warm, citrusy, slightly nutty aroma and gentle sweetness. Common in spice rubs, curry blends, pickling, and baking; sold whole or pre-ground.\n\nNative to the Mediterranean and Southwest Asia, coriander spread through Middle Eastern and Indian cuisines and into Europe. Seeds are harvested from mature umbels and dried before storage and milling.