Coriander Seeds (धनिया) 250g
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Coriander Seeds (धनिया) 250g

Original price was: ₹120.00.Current price is: ₹85.00. (Inclusive of all taxes).

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Premium Coriander Seeds (Dhania / Malli) 250g — pale cream-brown round seeds with gentle citrus-floral aroma. The foundational base spice of every Indian masala — garam masala, sambar podi, rasam powder.

  • Weight: 250g
  • Appearance: Pale cream-brown round seeds, 4-5mm
  • Taste: Sweet citrus-floral, warm
  • Shelf life: 2 years whole, 4 months ground
(25 customer reviews)

Coriander Seeds (Dhania / Malli) — the foundation spice

Coriander seeds (Coriandrum sativum) are the dried fruit of the coriander plant — the same plant whose fresh leaves are cilantro/kothamalli. Despite the shared origin, the flavours are completely different: fresh coriander is grassy-citrus; dried seeds are warm-sweet-floral-citrus. The seeds are the true workhorse of Indian masala blends, usually the largest ingredient by volume in garam masala, sambar podi, rasam powder, and most regional spice mixes.

Why coriander is the “base” spice

Most masala blends start with coriander seeds because they provide a mild, sweet, warm foundation that lets other more aggressive spices (cumin, pepper, clove) shine without clashing. Coriander also bulks out masalas and gives them body without adding heat.

How to use

Dry-roast + grind for masalas: Roast on low heat 2-3 minutes until aroma rises. Cool, grind. Use in garam masala, chicken masala, sambar podi.

Whole in tempering: Cracked seeds in oil, as part of South Indian or Kashmiri tadka.

Dhania-jeera powder: 2:1 coriander:cumin, dry-roasted and ground — essential kitchen powder for daily cooking.

Coriander water: 1 tsp seeds soaked overnight in water, strained next morning. Traditional digestive drink; useful during fevers.

Buying tips

  • Pale cream-brown colour (dark brown = old).
  • Firm when pressed (hollow = infested or over-dry).
  • Gentle citrus-floral aroma when crushed.
  • Uniform round shape, 4-5mm.

Storage

Whole seeds: 2 years airtight. Ground: 4 months peak. Buy whole, grind as needed.

FAQ

Can I use dried coriander leaves instead? No — totally different flavour. Seeds and leaves don’t substitute each other.

How much coriander in garam masala? Approximately 40-50% by volume — the largest ingredient in classical garam masala.

Is coriander good for weight loss? Traditional coriander water is used in Kerala for digestion; studies show modest metabolic support. Not a weight-loss miracle.

Why do my coriander seeds taste musty? Old stock. Fresh coriander is sweetly aromatic. Replace the batch.

Additional information

Weight 0.25 kg

25 reviews for Coriander Seeds (धनिया) 250g

  1. JOGA RAMESH –

    when compared to my old one it’s some what small

  2. DR PANKAJ MEHROTRA –

  3. Mita Singh –

    Excellent

  4. Prabha Thakur –

  5. Krishna Kumar –

    Good quality

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  8. SUBHASH KATYAL –

    Mixed quality

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  15. Rahul –

    Nice aroma, good packing

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  22. RAVI MEHROTRA –

    GREAT

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