Coriander seeds are characterised by a slight taste of orange and walnut: that is why they are usually roasted and combined with vegetables and legumes. Coriander is used in many mixtures such as baharat and berberè because it blends perfectly with the aromas of
different spices.
Coriander belongs to the same family as dill, namely the Apiaceae, and is native to Asia Minor, where it is widely used. The spherical shape of its seeds varies according to its origin: the Indian ones are larger, the European ones are smaller.