Cilantro

Indian Name

Dhania

Notes

Cilantro is an excellent garnish as well as addition to gravy. If using as a garnish, chop the leaves into small pieces and sprinkle it on the dish just before serving. If using it in a sauce, chutney or gravy, cilantro must be ground into a paste.

Quantity

For garnishing, use 5-7 stalks. For sauces, use about 1-2 clumps.

Preparation

Chopped, if used as a garnish. If used in a sauce, grind into a paste.

Caution

Cilantro rots very quickly, so be sure to use it soon.

Alternative

Dried cilantro, parsley, mint, oregano

Miscellaneous

If making sauces or gravy, try grinding peanuts along with cilantro. A few mint leaves will add flavour. Add some green chillies, freshly-ground coconut and salt to get a chutney.