Are there any substitutes and is it available readily (I am in Mumbai)?
Thanks!!
2007-12-21 05:06:16 · 12 answers · asked by Drew 5 in Food & Drink ➔ Ethnic Cuisine
Since you are Indian, I assume you already know cilantro (dhania) and are referring to CULANTRO (a Mexican herb):
Here is more info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culantro
I dont think you will find any substitutes in India, just use dhania!
2007-12-21 05:51:47 · answer #1 · answered by Desi Chef 7 · 5⤊ 3⤋
Fresh corriander is cilantro. They are just different names for the exact same herb. See if you can find it under that name, especially in markets that sell Asian ingredients.
Don't substitute corriander seed. Though it is from the same plant, the taste is entirely different than the corriander/cilantro leaf.
Fresh Cilantro/Corriander has a very distinctive flavor. Some people love it, some hate it. There is no other herb that tastes similar, but you can certainly another herb in your recipe if you can't get it. It will just have a different flavor.
2007-12-21 06:30:24 · answer #2 · answered by christnp 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Cilantro is a fresh herb that looks very much like leafy Italian parsley, the flavour however is completely different.
Although a favourite of chefs I personally do not like the flavour.
Yes coriander seeds are the product of cilantro but, do not in any way taste the same as the leaf.
You can always sub in parsley curly or the Italian variety, use any herb that is bright and fresh in flavour.
2007-12-21 05:16:24 · answer #3 · answered by wistaweee 3 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Cilantro is Spanish for coriander leaves. It is readily available called coriander both fresh and dried. You can generally substitute it for flat parsley which looks the same but doesn't have the pungent flavour.
2007-12-21 05:19:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
Cilantro is a type of flat leaf parsley - depending on what you are making parsley can be substituted and you can add a bit of lemon grass to achieve a similar taste. Or ask a market if they have Rau Ram a popular spice from Vietnam it is the same as Cilantro. Good Luck!
2007-12-21 05:17:48 · answer #5 · answered by Walking on Sunshine 7 · 0⤊ 5⤋
Cilantro is an herb used mostly in Mexico and the rest of Latin America.
There are some companies now that produce dried cilantro.
It has a strong fresh flavor.
I suggest you try and get seeds for this wonderful tasting herb and produce your own. It can be done in a pot.
It is used mostly fresh like parsley. On ceviches, and tacos.
2007-12-21 05:14:40 · answer #6 · answered by Janis 2 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Cilantro is "Hara Dhania". Also known as Coriander. Definitely no substitute for that!
I am sure you have heard of hara dhania in Mumbai...lol!!
2007-12-21 11:25:58 · answer #7 · answered by Dino Bot 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
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ci·lan·tro
NOUN:
See coriander.
co·ri·an·der
NOUN:
1: An aromatic annual Eurasian herb (Coriandrum sativum) in the parsley family, having parsleylike leaves and umbels of tiny white to pinkish flowers. It is cultivated for its edible fruits, leafy shoots, and roots.
2: The fresh young leafy plantlets of this herb, used in salads and various dishes as a flavoring and garnish. Also called Chinese parsley , cilantro .
3: The seedlike fruit of this plant, used whole or ground as a flavoring for food and as a seasoning, as in curry powder
2007-12-21 05:33:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
cilantro is chinese parsley...... used widely in hispanic dishes.... very distinct flavor, no substitute for cilantro, and the dried version isnt very good...... fresh cilantro is really good, fresh flavor. not expensive at all. usually about $.89 a bunch a the grocery store.....
2007-12-21 09:33:34 · answer #9 · answered by Miss Rhonda 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
that is Cilantro it is a mexican/spanish herb. Espazote can be substituted. But that will be no easier for you to find.
2007-12-21 05:11:25 · answer #10 · answered by romey bear 3 · 1⤊ 4⤋