Coriander is the dried seed or fruit of the Coriandrum sativum plant, which belongs to the parsley family. Cilantro is the leaf of this same plant and surprisingly, its flavor is vastly different from that of coriander Coriander has a sweet, aromatic taste with a touch of citrus.
Flavor sweet and savory dishes. Season vegetables, marinades, masalas, cookies, and cakes. Add to pickling brines, compotes, and chutneys, Ground coriander is a spice rack essential. Ground Coriander tastes sweet and peppery at the same time, and its smell reminds us of orange peel. Coriander is delicious in curries, chutneys, vegetables, and meat and poultry dishes, South American, Indian, the Mediterranean and African cuisines. This spice is also used in desserts and sweet pastries.

Ground Coriander can also have a thickening effect during cooking. It has a mild taste means so you can use it generously when you need the thickening properties.

Coriander is a spice produced from the round, tan-colored seeds of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum), which is a member of the parsley family.