Coriander seeds are dried seeds of the coriander plant, which are commonly used as a spice in cooking and for medicinal purposes. They have a warm, citrusy, and slightly sweet flavour and are used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and Asian cuisines.
Coriander seeds are a good source of vitamins, and minerals and offer several health benefits, such as aiding digestion, reducing inflammation, and improving cholesterol levels.
Coriander requires full exposure to sunlight but with less heat and medium-to-heavy loamy soil, good drainage and well-distributed moisture. Since many parts of India meets all these conditions, coriander is a thriving crop in this country. Since the Indian farmers prefer organic cultivation, the quality is good. The major producers of Indian coriander are Gujarat, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Tamilnadu and Madhya Pradesh.
