Dhaniya or Coriander seeds comes from coriander plant. With a distinct aromatic flavor they are enjoyed as a mild spice in Indian cooking with vegetables or curries. Also called Coriander Whole or corriander.
Coriander seeds commonly called Dhania powder or Peesa Dhania is one of the essential spices that imparts a typical savory taste to Indian recipes.
It is used with other dry spices like tumeric powder chilli powdre and cumin seeds while sautéing, especially at the beginning of cooking.