Coriander is one of the herbs thought to have aphrodisiac qualities. The book of The Arabian nights tells a tale of a merchant who had been childless for 40 years and but was cured by a concoction that included coriander. That book is over 1000 years old so the history of coriander as an aphrodisiac dates back far into history. Cilantro was also know to be used as an "appetite" stimulant.
Coriander is a good herb to grow in any herb garden. Coriander is native to southwestern Asia west to north Africa. It is a soft, hairless plant growing to 50 cm (20 inches) tall.It is fairly easy to grow, needs little care outside of weeding, and is very useful in the kitchen. Coriander is the dried, ripe fruit of the herb Coriandum sativum. The tannish brown seeds have a sweetly aromatic flavor which is slightly lemony.
Coriander is a spice made from the seed of the Cilantro plant. The plant, which is also called the Coriander plant or Chinese Parsley , is a member of the carrot and parsley family. Coriander is an annual plant that grows about 2 feet tall. It has finely divided leaves that are both strong-smelling and ill-tasting. Coriander is used in condiments, desserts, liqueurs, perfumes and in candies. Sugar covered coriander was known as comfits; these were used ceremoniously as a predecessor of paper confetti.
Coriander is quite nutritious, being rich in Vitamin C, calcium phosphorus and beta carotene. Research carried out in the United States suggests that coriander may be beneficial for lowering blood-cholesterol. Coriander is also said to have the flavour of roasted orange peel, which makes the two perfect partners. Serve the soup with plenty of warm crusty bread. Coriander is used as an aromatic spice in Chinese, Indian, and European cooking. It is used in chutneys, curries, marinades and in sausages. Coriander is an important ingredient in spice blends like garam masala and Indian curry. In Russia and Central Europe, you'll find coriander rather than caraway in rye bread; it also shows up in falafel, comfits, and dukka, an Egyptian appetizer.
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