Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) being an annual herb is most commonly used for seasoning
purpose. Its plant seeds, leaves and roots are edible, although they have very distinct flavors and uses.
The herb has a light and fresh flavor. Coriander can be used as whole plant and can be processed
because of its perishable nature of leaves and to increase the palatability of ripe fruits (seeds) before
using it as flavoring agent in different food preparations. Whole plant of coriander mainly fresh leaves
and ripe fruits are used for culinary purposes. Coriander leaves have different taste than its seeds, with
citrus overtones. Coriander plant is a rich reservoir of micronutrients and nutritional elements which
leads us to focus our study on this herb. Coriander is very low in saturated fat however, contains good
amount of linoleic acid which is a good source of α-tocopherol and vitamin K. Leaves of plant are rich
source of vitamins while seeds are rich in polyphenols and essential oils. Coriander taste is devoted to
its essential oil comprising a significant content of linoleic and furanocoumarins (coriandrine and
dihydrocoriandrine). Coriander is also well known for its antioxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-mutagenic, antianxiety and antimicrobial activity along with analgesic and hormone balancing effect that promotes its
use in foods due to numerous health benefits and its protective effect to preserve the food for longer
period. The aim of present study was to highlight the processing, nutritional and functional aspects of
coriander.