The recipe refers to "coriander." Is this reference to actual coriander herb or to cilantro? So far I have been unable to find coriander but abl...
...e to find cilantro. Per my research, cilantro and coriander are not the same and may not be used interchangably. I found whole coriander seeds. Please let me know what I should use. Thanks
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Extraordinary Roasted Chicken With Potatoes & Chickpeas
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stinabeeFebruary 28, 2014
Coriander is the same as Cilantro.
Coriander is the name used in Australia (where I'm from), & is the British English term for what is commonly known in the Americas as Ciilantro!
Coriander is the name used in Australia (where I'm from), & is the British English term for what is commonly known in the Americas as Ciilantro!
MaedlFebruary 27, 2014
If you ever grow coriander/cilantro, you can harvest the seeds young, while they are still green. They are especially fragrant and can be used in recipes that call for coriander seeds.
sexyLAMBCHOPxFebruary 27, 2014
I stand corrected! Great recipe divasparkle.
Selma |.February 27, 2014
Hello - Coriander leaves and cilantro leaves are the same - and do use the stem too. This is from wikipedia - :Coriander (Coriandrum sativum), also known as cilantro, Chinese parsley or dhania, is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae. " The seeds have a nutty orange flavour, which is totally different to the leaves. If you can't get hold of the leaves then use a little parsley for a much fresher flavour.
sexyLAMBCHOPxFebruary 27, 2014
The recipe ingredient calls for ,"2 teaspoons dry-roasted whole cumin seeds" not coriander seeds.
MaedlFebruary 27, 2014
Coriander and cilantro come from the same plant. Coriander usually means the seeds; cilantro refers to the plant's leaves and stems. In this case, you need the fresh cilantro. Don't discard the stems--they have lots of flavor and only need to be chopped up.
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