Coriander cracked

Roasting or heating the seeds in a dry pan heightens the flavour,aroma and pungency.Coriander seed is a spice in garam masala and indian curries which often employ the ground fruits in generous amounts together with cumin,acting as a thickener in a mixture called d'hana jeera.Outside of Asia,coriander seed is used widely in the process for pickling vegetables.