Benefits of Coriander Powder

2. Coriander • The word coriander can be used to define the whole plant: its leaves, stems, seeds, and all. Coriander seeds are round and tannish brown and have a bit of a spicy, citrusy flavor. • Coriander is a native plant around the world, including Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. • The coriander spice AKA Dhaniya Powderis the ground form of seeds and is very popular in India. It is one of the customary spices that is used in many savory dishes.   • It can be considered both a herb and a spice.

3. Origin Of Coriander • Coriander can easily be considered as one of the oldest spices on record as the seeds have been found in ruins dating back to 5000 B.C. • References to coriander can be found in Sanskrit writings, Bible, and in Egyptian tombs. • Its name comes from the Greek word koris, which means a stink bug. • Coriander was one of the first herbs grown by the American colonists of Massachusetts.

4. Health Benefits Of Coriander • Effective in curing different skin ailments like eczema, itchy skin, rashes, and inflammation. • Helps in maintaining a healthy blood sugar level. • Preventing hair fall & invigorating the roots for new healthy hair. • Have essential vitamins like folic acid, vitamin A and beta-carotene, and most importantly, vitamin C. • Helps fighting cold & flu • Controls the process of lipid digestion, and brings down our cholesterol levels. • Promotes the healthy working of the liver and facilitate bowel moments. • May safeguard in maintaining heart health and brain health. • Can help you build an immune system to protect yourself against food poisoning. • Help you achieve a radiant glow, and give you clear, smooth skin.

5. How to Use Coriander? • The fresh leaves of coriander are commonly used as garnishing on most dishes, they are added raw to the dish just before serving as heat tends to lessen its flavor rapidly. • The seeds are used for pickling and brining, and a ground powder is used in cooking for as a spice in dishes like curry and in baked goods. 

6. While purchasing the coriander seeds or powder, make sure to buy them from a reputed brand that does not compromise on the quality of the product like Vasant Masala. We are one of the best spice manufacturers of Gujarat offering more than 50 different spice variants in both whole and ground form for the past 50 years. You can also buy a mixture of coriander-cumin powderon our online masala store.