Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Coriander

We grew cilantro this summer.  Last month after reaching its peak, we allowed it to flower and harvested the coriander pods.  They have been drying on my counter, so I finally winnowed them and placed them in a jar.  Although coriander is a tiny herb, it is actually full of vitamins and minerals. It is particularly rich in Vitamins A and K, but also contains plenty of Vitamins B, C and E.   As for the mineral content, coriander has a phenomenal amount of potassium and is also a good source of calcium, magnesium and phosphorous. Coriander is predominantly used to flavor curries and soups. I am considering making mine into garam masala.

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