Ground coriander vs coriander seeds

What is the difference between ground coriander and coriander seed? Can you use coriander seeds instead of ground coriander? If yes, Can you use whole coriander seeds?

Best Answer

Ground coriander is made from the seeds, so you definitely can substitute seeds. But you do need to grind them first. It's hard to get them ground very fine by hand, at least for quick cooking dishes, but if you toast then before grinding they're more brittle (so break up better). In a longer cooking dish the bits soften a little, so you can get away with slightly bigger bits.

Whole coriander seeds (or big pieces of them) are unpleasant to find in food, and don't deliver their flavour well to the dish. They're too big and hard to ignore, but to small to go round (unlike the cardamom pods sometimes found whole in rice dishes).

Seeds store well, keeping their flavour, so toasting/grinding them when you're ready to use them makes for a better-tasting end result. If you're used to using ground coriander that's been hanging around a while, this will be particularly noticeable, and you want want to use a bit less.

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Quick Answer about "Ground coriander vs coriander seeds"

Coriander powder, or ground coriander, is simply the ground version of whole coriander seeds. It is referred to as Dhaniya Powder in Hindi. It can be made with or without roasting the coriander seeds. Both add a different texture and flavor to the dish.

Can I use coriander seeds instead of ground coriander?

Substituting Coriander Seed for Ground Coriander If your recipe calls for ground coriander, and all you have is coriander seed, grind it with a coffee/spice grinder or a mortar and pestle. If you don't own either, the seeds are soft enough that you can grind them with a rolling pin.

Is crushed coriander seed the same as ground coriander?

Yes, they are technically the same because they both come from the same plant. However, they are also not the same because they both have different uses and flavors.

Are coriander and coriander seeds the same?

The word \u201ccilantro\u201d is the Spanish name for coriander leaves. Meanwhile, the dried seeds of the plant are called coriander. Internationally, it's a different story. Coriander is the name for the leaves and stalks of the plant, while the dried seeds are called coriander seeds.

What is the difference between coriander and ground coriander?

Coriander seeds are the dried seeds from the coriander plant. The exterior and interior of whole coriander are used to create ground coriander.

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