What Are Coriander seeds and How Can I Use Them?

Here's everything worth knowing about coriander seeds and how to pick them, what they are, how to store them, and what to use instead, plus 298 recipes to cook tonight.

What are coriander seeds?

coriander seeds

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 tbsp (5g)

Amount per Serving

Calories 14Calories from Fat 7

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.9g 1%

Saturated Fat 0.0g 0%

Trans Fat ~

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 1mg 0%

Total Carbohydrate 2.7g 1%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars ~

Protein 0.6g

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 2%

Calcium 4% • Iron 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

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Where found

Coriander seeds are usually found in the spices section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Coriander seeds are a member of the Spices and Herbs US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much do coriander seeds weigh?

Amount	Weight
1 tbsp	5 grams
1 teaspoon	1 grams

Spices and Herbs

Allspice 904 Allspice berries 37 Star anise 178 Aniseed 23 Bay leaves 2049 Caraway seeds 321 Cardamom pods 100 Cardamom seeds 317 Celery seeds 283 Chervil 65

In Chinese:	香菜种子
British (UK) term:
en français:	graines de coriandre
en español:	semillas de cilantro

Recipes using coriander seeds

There are 298 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Winter Squash Soup with Cinnamon & Cloves

Winter Squash Soup with Cinnamon and Cloves recipe

Spicy, Tasty Chicken Tandoori

Chicken tandoori is basically a snack which can be eaten in the evening or at night. Chicken marinated in tandoori masala, grilled in the oven is a super tasty, mouthwatering dish. Try it now.

Malabar chicken curry is a spicy and aromatic dish that hails from the Malabar region of India. This curry is made with a unique blend of spices that include cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and fennel, which gives it a distinctive taste and aroma. The tender chicken pieces are simmered in a rich and flavorful coconut milk-based gravy, making it a perfect dish for any occasion. The curry can be adjusted to your preferred level of spiciness, making it versatile for all tastes. Whether you're looking to explore new flavors or simply want to add a bit of spice to your meals, Malabar chicken curry is a must-try recipe for any home cook.

Blueberry, Roasted Corn, Soy Bean & Arugula Salad

Fresh blueberries, roasted sweet corn, soy bean, red bell pepper and peppery arugula are tossed with a white wine vinegar-olive oil vinaigrette. It's a light and tasty summer salad that accompanies well with any barbecued dishes.

Five Spice Pork Tenderloin with Strawberry Balsamic Sauce

not a 5-spice powder.. a different flavor in almost each bite..

Arcadian Eight Bean Chili

Arcadian eight bean chili packs six bean varieties, ground beef, bacon, and dried poblanos into a smoky simmered crowd-feeder. Cinnamon and coriander give this chili an unexpected depth.

Chaat Powder (Masala)

Chaat masala, the tangy, sour Indian spice blend built on amchoor (dried mango powder) with cumin, coriander, ginger, and a kick of cayenne. Sprinkle it on fruit, potatoes, and snacks for instant zing.

Harissa

A spicy paste of Spanish origin that contains garlic, caraway, cumin and coriander.

Aam Chutney (Pineapple-Chile Chutney)

Sweet, sour and spicy, this delicious pineapple-chile chutney is packed with flavors. Serve it as a side dish with any Indian main course.

Matar Paneer (Peas with Paneer)

This Punjabi dish, with some variation in spices, is eaten over all of northern India. Paneer is a fresh milk cheese with an interesting, slightly chewy consistency. It's easy to make, but requires planning ahead. You can substitute a diced 6- or 8-ounce cake of pressed tofu for it in this recipe.

Roasted Curried Cauliflower

Just made this roasted curried cauliflower for lunch, and it was very tasty. Loved how sweet the onions came out after the roasting with the strong caramelized flavor as well, yum. The cauliflower florets were tender with a little bit crisp, perfect texture :)

Kashmiri Meatballs (Kashmiri Koftas)

Kashmiri lamb koftas shaped into spiced sausages, browned in whole cardamom and cinnamon, then simmered in yogurt sauce until tender and saucy. Aromatic Indian comfort food from the Himalayan foothills.

Tandoori Spice Mix

Very popular Indian spice mix best known for use on Tandoori chicken.

Lentil Soup with Steamed Vegetables

I like natural flavors of veggies without any seasoning inc. salt.. I often steam them and serve them as a side to other dishes.. sometimes they are tossed into the soup like in this example.. you may steam various veggies in various seasons of the year..