FluffyAngel
Senior Cook
Claire said:Cumin and coriander are two different spices/herbs. Where it gets confusing is that coriander and cilantro are from the same plant. As a general rule, cilantro, also known as Chinese parsley, is the green part, coriander is the ground seeds the former an herb,the latter a spice). Cumin is another plant entirely.
I like cumin particularly for Mexican dishes. It gives the distinctive flavor without any heat.
This is a very good explanation of the difference. Thank you for taking the time to share that.