{"title":"Coriander Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eCoriander seeds are the dried fruit of the same plant that gives fresh coriander leaves, but they taste completely different: warm, citrusy and slightly sweet. They are crushed into pickles, dropped whole into some Gujarati and Rajasthani tempering, and above all ground into masalas. In Sinhala they are called koththamalli, and they share the pan with dry ginger in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sukku-malli-coffee\"\u003esukku malli coffee\u003c\/a\u003e, a hot drink loved in Tamil Nadu and Jaffna.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndian coriander is small, round and pale green to beige, while some seed is larger and more golden, and either works for grinding. If you make your own sambar powder or Sri Lankan roasted curry powder, whole coriander is the base, used in far larger amounts than \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cumin-seeds\"\u003ecumin\u003c\/a\u003e or fennel, so buying whole makes sense for regular cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToast coriander seeds in a dry pan on a low to medium flame, stirring, until they turn a shade darker and the kitchen smells of citrus, then cool and grind. For a Sri Lankan roasted curry powder, take them further, to a deep brown. Whole seeds keep for a year in a sealed jar. For ready ground, see coriander powder, and for more seeds browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/whole-spices\"\u003ewhole spices\u003c\/a\u003e, including fennel seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"diamond-foods-coriander-seeds-250g","title":"Diamond Foods Coriander Seeds 250g","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiamond Foods Coriander Seeds are whole dhania seeds from India, small, round and pale gold, with a warm, citrusy and gently sweet aroma once they are crushed or toasted. Whole seeds keep their flavour far longer than ground coriander, so many cooks buy them whole and grind small batches as needed. The single ingredient is coriander. Find more whole seeds for tadka and masala in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coriander-seeds\"\u003eCoriander Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDry roast the seeds in a pan until they darken slightly and smell fragrant, then grind them for fresh dhania powder or add them to homemade garam masala, sambar powder and curry powders. Crush them coarsely for dry rubs on lamb, chicken and fish, or use them whole in pickles, chutneys and brines. A spoonful in hot oil at the start of a dal or vegetable curry adds a nutty, lemony note.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne ingredient: coriander\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked where nuts, sesame, mustard, milk, soya and gluten are handled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck for small stones before use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Diamond Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55572066369875,"sku":null,"price":1.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/diamond-foods-coriander-seeds-250g-front.png?v=1792766853"},{"product_id":"diamond-foods-coriander-seeds-750g","title":"Diamond Foods Coriander Seeds 750g","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiamond Foods Coriander Seeds are whole dhania seeds from India, pale gold and round, with a warm, citrusy scent that comes up the moment they hit hot oil. Whole seeds keep their aroma far longer than ready ground coriander, so you can toast and grind only what a dish needs. The 750g bag suits cooks who make their own curry powders and masalas every week. Find more whole seeds in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coriander-seeds\"\u003eCoriander Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDry roast a handful in a heavy pan until they darken slightly and smell toasty, then grind them with cumin and dried chillies for a fresh curry powder, sambar powder or Sri Lankan roasted curry powder. Crush them coarsely for pickles, chutneys and dry rubs on lamb or fish, or add them whole to the tarka for dal and vegetable dishes. Pick through a spoonful before use, as the pack notes a stray stalk or stone may remain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle ingredient: coriander\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePacked in a factory that handles nuts and other allergens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep in an airtight container once opened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Diamond Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55572067680595,"sku":null,"price":4.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/diamond-foods-coriander-seeds-750g-front.png?v=1792766862"}],"url":"https:\/\/chandrastores.co.uk\/collections\/coriander-seeds.oembed","provider":"Chandra Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}