How to grow, nurture and fully use every part of this essential herb in your cooking When the first lockdown was announced, green leafy vegetables, including herbs like coriander and mint, were the first to become unavailable.
Possibly, their short shelf life along with transportation issues made them difficult to come by, making them all the more valuable and dear.
Indian cooking minus coriander feels a bit washed out and lacking in freshness. Coriander lives on the fringes as our chief garnishing agent.
Its importance is fully realized in a green chutney, without which no self-respecting chaat can be made. The sweet and sour chutney can still be done without, but the green chutney is a must.