Coriander seeds have a nutty, citrus flavour, which can be enhanced by simply toasting in a dry pan and crushing prior to cooking. Coriander seeds are technically the dried 'fruit' found on fresh coriander. They can be brought in jars as whole seeds or ground.

For recipes using coriander seeds, try Alfred Prasad's Aloo Tikki recipe, Steve Drake's duck with tamarind and cauliflower recipe and Marcus Wareing's barbecued pork chop recipe.