Omega Whole Coriander: lemony whole coriander seeds for masalas, pickles, rubs and brines. Single 1 kg pack.
Whole coriander seeds are round, light-brown seeds with a lemony, floral flavour. Dry-roast and grind them for fresh coriander powder, crush them coarsely for meat rubs and pickles, or add them whole to brines, stocks and curries. They are central to Indian masalas, Arabic spice blends and pickled vegetables. Freshly ground seed is noticeably more fragrant than pre-ground powder. Coriander seeds are the dried fruits of Coriandrum sativum, an annual herb of the Apiaceae family. Whole seeds keep their citrus aroma much longer than powder when stored in a closed jar. Coarsely crushed seeds are pressed onto meat and fish before roasting, and in Indian kitchens whole seeds are dry-roasted with cumin and chillies and ground for fresh masalas. Toast them until fragrant and lightly golden, then cool before grinding. They are also steeped in pickling vinegars with mustard seed.
