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A relative of the parsley family, coriander
dates back to around 900 BC. Also, coriander is the most commonly
used herb in the world. A surprising factoid, when you consider
that for some, it's an acquired taste.
"Coriander" usually refers to the
spice, which is comprised of the plant's seeds. Coriander
leaves are more frequently known as cilantro;
however, the leaves and seeds have very different taste. The
flavor of coriander seeds can best be compared to sage and
lemon and are often used for pickling and mulling wine. These
seed are also available as ground coriander and are used in
many baked goods (particularly Scandinavian), curry blends,
garam masala, soups, etc.
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