The word "coriander" in food preparation may refer solely to these seeds(as a spice),rather than to the plant.Mostly grown in Madhya Pradesh,Rajasthan and Gujarat.The coriander plant yields both the fresh herd and spice seed,which are used primarily for culinary puprposes.Coriander is commonly found both as whole dried seeds and in ground form. Roasting or heating the seeds in a dry pan heightens the flavour, aroma, and pungency. Coriander seed is a spice in garam masala and Indian curries which often employ the ground fruits in generous amounts together with cumin, acting as a thickener in a mixture called dhaniajeera. Roasted coriander seeds, called dhania dal, are eaten as a snack.

The word "coriander" in food preparation may refer solely to these seeds(as a spice),rather than to the plant.Mostly grown in Madhya Pradesh,Rajasthan and Gujarat.The coriander plant yields both the fresh herd and spice seed,which are used primarily for culinary puprposes.Coriander is commonly found both as whole dried seeds and in ground form. Roasting or heating the seeds in a dry pan heightens the flavour, aroma, and pungency. Coriander seed is a spice in garam masala and Indian curries which often employ the ground fruits in generous amounts together with cumin, acting as a thickener in a mixture called dhaniajeera. Roasted coriander seeds, called dhania dal, are eaten as a snack.