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Coriander seed is a key spice in garam masala and Indian curries, which often employ the ground fruits in generous amounts together with cumin. It also acts as a thickener. Roasted coriander seeds, called dhana dal, are also eaten as a snack. It is also the main ingredient of the two south Indian gravies: sambhar and rasam. | Coriander seed is a key spice in garam masala and Indian curries, which often employ the ground fruits in generous amounts together with cumin. It also acts as a thickener. Roasted coriander seeds, called dhana dal, are also eaten as a snack. It is also the main ingredient of the two south Indian gravies: sambhar and rasam. | ||
Outside of Asia, coriander seed is an important spice for sausages in Germany and South Africa (see boerewors). In Russia and Central Europe coriander seed is an occasional ingredient in rye bread as an alternative to caraway. Apart from the uses just noted, coriander seeds are rarely used in European cuisine today, though they were more important in former centuries. | Outside of Asia, coriander seed is an important spice for sausages in Germany and South Africa (see [[boerewors]]). In Russia and Central Europe coriander seed is an occasional ingredient in rye bread as an alternative to caraway. Apart from the uses just noted, coriander seeds are rarely used in European cuisine today, though they were more important in former centuries. | ||
Coriander seeds are also used in brewing certain styles of beer, particularly some Belgian [[wheat]] beers. The coriander seeds are typically used in conjunction with orange peel to add a sultry citrus character to these styles of beer. | Coriander seeds are also used in brewing certain styles of beer, particularly some Belgian [[wheat]] beers. The coriander seeds are typically used in conjunction with orange peel to add a sultry citrus character to these styles of beer. | ||