Coriander Seed

Coriander seed is the dried, round fruit of the cilantro plant, tan to light brown with fine ridges. It has a warm, citrusy aroma and a nutty, mellow flavor that deepens when toasted; cooks bloom the seeds whole, grind them for rubs and spice blends, and add them to pickles and stews; sold whole or ground.\n\nCultivated since antiquity around the Mediterranean and Southwest Asia, coriander spread through trade routes into Europe, North Africa, and the Americas. It anchors spice traditions in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Latin American cuisines, with seeds harvested when heads turn brown, then dried and cleaned for storage and use.