DESCRIPTION

Coriander is an herb that's commonly used to flavour international dishes. It comes from the Coriandrum sativum plant and is related to parsley, carrots, and celery. In the United States, Coriandrum sativum seeds are called coriander, while its leaves are called cilantro. ... The plant is also known as Chinese parsley feathery annual plant of the parsley family (Apiaceae), parts of which are used as both an herb and a spice. Native to the Mediterranean and Middle East regions, the plant is widely cultivated in many places worldwide for its culinary uses.

Although coriander is a tiny herb, it is actually full of vitamins and minerals. It is particularly rich in Vitamins A and K, but also contains plenty of Vitamins B, C and E.

As for the mineral content, coriander has a phenomenal amount of potassium and is also a good source of calcium, magnesium and phosphorous.

Good for the health

Coriander has traditionally and is still used mainly to treat all kinds of stomach and digestive problems. It is said to help regain a loss of appetite and therefore is beneficial for sufferers of anorexia.

In Chinese medicine, the seeds are used to treat stomach disorders, whilst the leaves can be chewed in order to combat bad breath.

Coriander is said to contain several properties that can heal the body and is used to treat the following symptoms:
  • Coriander is used to treat urinary tract infections.
  • It aids digestion.
  • Coriander restores a loss of appetite.
  • It has been used for gastric disorders.
  • Coriander freshens the breath and combats halitosis.
  • If prepared as a herbal tea, infused with hot water, coriander can help to relieve headaches, particularly those that are caused by a cold or flu.
  • Coriander is sometimes an ingredient of lotions and creams that can be applied to the skin in order to treat aching joints and rheumatism. This is because it is known to have anti-inflammatory qualities.
  • In research on rats, it was proven that coriander lowers LDL (bad) cholesterol and raises HDL (good) cholesterol.
  • It can alleviate PMT and menstrual problems in women.
  • Coriander can promote sleep.
Coriander is predominantly used to flavour curries and soups but can be used in many more types of dishes and meals. Below are a number of ideas:
  • Use in all types of curries, pickles, chutneys and sauces
  • Sprinkle over fresh salads
  • Use to flavour soups, carrot and coriander is quite popular.
  • Use to flavour homemade bread, waffles and scones.
  • Coriander is used as an ingredient for some cakes and biscuits including gingerbread.
  • Use to add flavour to creamed cheese or mayonaise
  • Use to garnish meat, fish or vegetable dishes.
  • Use in meatballs, meat or vegetable burgers and other homemade dishes.
  • Add to stocks and gravies.
  • Use in marinades, particularly for meat and fish.
  • Coriander goes very well with mushrooms.
  • Use to spice up stir-fries and bland vegetables such as spinach

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