Coriander seeds
dhaniya धनिया (Hindi); coriander seed
- Flavor and role
- The dried fruit of the coriander plant; unlike the leaves, it has a fresh, warm, lemony-orange aroma. Lightly toasting in a dry pan before grinding brings out the aroma.
- Typical dishes and uses
- Indian curries, pho broth, pickling spice, Moroccan dishes, sausages. In this book: pho bo broth.
- Substitutes
- 1 tsp ground coriander = 1¼ tsp whole coriander seeds. If you have none, use ½ tsp cumin + a little lemon zest.
- Storage
- In an airtight container at cool room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture. For best aroma, use ground spices within 6 months to 1 year and whole spices within 2-3 years.
- Main countries
- India · Morocco · Russia
- Used in this book
- Pho Bo (Vietnamese Beef Noodle Soup)Chana MasalaChicken KarahiChicken Tikka MasalaFalafelCurry LaksaUzbek PlovAloo SamosaChicken Satay (Sate Ayam)Soto AyamShort Rib and Shank Quesabirria TacosLamb Bobotie with GeelrysDurban Lamb Bunny with Fresh-Ground MasalaPindi CholeDesi Ghee Chicken Karahi with Charcoal SmokeChicken Karahi TacosKarahi Chicken Cheese Naan MeltRoyal Chicken Machboos with Saffron Rice, Daqoos and Crispy OnionsCharcoal-Skewered Chicken Tikka MasalaChicken Tikka Masala Cheesy Baked RiceDhaba-Style Double Tadka Dal with Coal SmokeFava and Chickpea Falafel with Parsley Tarator and Sumac OnionsFalafel Banh Mi with Quick Pickles and Sriracha Tahini MayoBaked Falafel Crunch BowlGreen Curry with Hand-Pounded PasteStacked Gyros Loaf with Sumac Onions and Dill TzatzikiTiffin-House Idli with Fresh-Roasted SambarSlow-Simmered European-Style Beef CurryLamb Kabsa with Toasted Spices and DaqqusChiang Mai Khao Soi with Hand-Made PasteCairo Shop-Style Koshari with ShattaPrawn-Head Stock Curry LaksaSlow-Braised Beef Shin Massaman with Whole SpicesNasi Lemak with Spiced Fried Chicken (Ayam Goreng Berempah)Mumbai Tawa Butter Pav BhajiPhở Đặc Biệt with 4-Hour Oxtail BrothPhở French Dip SandwichPhở-Spiced Beef Fried RiceTashkent Wedding Plov (To'y Oshi)Padang-style dry rendangRendang beef tacosCrispy rendang wingsHalwai-Style Punjabi Samosas with Two ChutneysCharcoal Sate Madura with Fried-Peanut SauceChicken Satay Tacos with Acar PicklesSatay Chicken Rice Bowl with Crispy ShallotsCharred Pepper and Merguez Shakshuka, Oven-BakedSoto Ayam Lamongan with KoyaSoto Ayam RamenSri Lankan Black Chicken Curry with Toasted CoconutCharred Poblano White Chicken Chili with Seared ThighsThai Coconut Lemongrass White Chicken Chili
Updated 2026-10-10