Among one of the first spices used by mankind, coriander seeds, is the seed of Coriandrum sativum, which belongs to the parsley family. Coriander is an important spice crop that holds a prime position in the flavouring of food. The entire plant has a pleasant aroma and the seed have a delicate, lemony citrus flavour when crushed. The coriander seeds are almost round in shape and brown to yellowish red in colour. All the parts of the coriander plant are edible, even the fruits which are called the seeds, the seeds have pleasing fragrance.