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CORIANDER FROM THE TIMES OF OUR DAYS pharaohs to

Our life does not stand still, always something going on around us. And this is good. In addition, if one wants to be praised, adored, you need another declaration of love, and someone needs money, material goods, decorations. And it goes on and on ...

But fortunately, in nature yet so much surprising and useful that sometimes you wonder. For example, take the same coriander, which is not considered potent medicinal plant, but as a culinary spice - a miracle. Used in cooking as a spice coriander, including herbs and seeds known in culinary recipes "cilantro" is valued as an additive to salads and soups.




Israel at the time of their persecution, once in Egypt, coriander seeds are used as a spice, perfume and medicine, borrowed for their culinary needs.

Ceremonial ritual at the burial of the deceased pharaoh was provided to put, as we know him in the tomb, only the most necessary. Researchers found coriander seeds in many tombs of the Pharaohs, a position likely to smell, or to prevent the Pharaoh in the next life gastrointestinal diseases.

The Romans, in turn, also managed to get from the coriander Egyptians, but this amazing spice used mostly for the preservation of perishable products. For those who have a problem with the stomach due to spicy food, it is capable of coriander in some part to mitigate this problem by making the food not only delicious, but also in its own harmonious.

Surviving and survived the ancient manuscripts healers convince us that coriander was quite common medicines that time.

Even from the depths of the III century BC, the art of the doctors of ancient China strikes our fancy. The writings of Chinese healers at the time expressed the idea that the coriander, as well as sea kale - those plants that contribute to longevity

. In Europe, professional doctors coriander did not cause much interest, but the people he had served for centuries excellent remedy for stomach ailments. By the way, even Hippocrates used this wonderful spice as an effective means of flatulence.

It should also be recognized that, coriander contained in magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamins C, A, B1, B2, B3, and just help activate the body's defenses against parasitic organisms and threats to the environment.

The secret of coriander that he was not hot, but rather cool. Experienced hostess recommended grind coriander seeds directly just before eating in order to better preserve its flavor.

In practice, housewives cooking this spice is used in the preparation of kvass, salted cabbage, in potato, legumes and sweet dishes, pizzas, syrups, puddings and mousses. In France - in cheeses and sauces. Many housewives coriander give preference that comes from India.

Coriander without risks against the backdrop of excellent palatability

Coriander Recipes

Lassi: 1, 5 cup coriander seeds 4 cups of yogurt, 6 table spoons of sugar (can be 5 tablespoons of honey), 1, 5 cups of mashed berries or banana

. All ingredients should be, first of all, mix, whip until foam and serve chilled with ice. The popularity of this drink in India dictated not only by the climatic characteristics of the region, but also the fact that it is not violating the digestion, contributes to acute food after its cooling.

In Armenia, however, is quite popular a similar dish of yogurt, lemon juice, but prisolennoe.

Potatoes, baked with coriander 2 teaspoons ground coriander, 2 tsp coriander, 10 potatoes, 0, 5 cups of sour cream, 3 tablespoons tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 teaspoons of salt and black pepper

. After the clean up and we shall cut the potatoes into slices, you have to put the third part into the pan, previously greased. Sprinkle with salt, black pepper, coriander 1/3, pour 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and pour 1/3 of sour cream.

Similarly, laid in a pan two more layers and bake in oven at 200 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Once the potatoes are covered with a light-brown crust - the dish is ready

. Sweet potatoes with apple and coriander: ½ teaspoon ground coriander, 3 large potatoes, 3 apples, sliced, ½ teaspoon of salt and 10 grams of butter

. Peeled potatoes cut into slices and boil them for 10 minutes in boiling water. Boil 1 cup of water and add it to the butter.

Boiled potatoes lay on a baking sheet, then a layer of apples, fill with water and melted butter, sprinkle with ground coriander and salt and bake at 190 degrees for 10 minutes.

Apple paste for a sweet sandwich: ½ teaspoons ground coriander and a pinch of cinnamon, chopped 4 cups apples, 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 cup of water

. Apples pour into the pan, fill with water, add the spices and keep on medium heat for 5 minutes. After adding sugar, and seeing as we note that the paste has become dense and homogeneous, then turn off the fire, the paste is ready.

Coriander without risks against the backdrop of excellent palatability

Coriander, AS A MEANS OF HOUSEHOLD medicine cabinet

From abdominal pain.

To get rid of abdominal pain should be 1-2 teaspoons of seeds or ½ teaspoon ground coriander brew 1 cup of boiling water and drunk as a tea.

At the same indigestion and upset stomach, you can use an infusion of coriander seeds mixed with cardamom seeds. If we add to this broth and more pomegranate peel, it will soothe the stomach and stop non-infectious diarrhea.

But a drink in the ratio of coriander in a glass of boiling water 1-2 tablespoons of tea seed - the most effective remedy for heartburn, moreover, perfectly eliminates the burning sensation in the stomach, belching and promotes healing available on the walls of the gastric mucosa of different kind of damage
Coriander against infectious pathogens

Above it was mentioned that the Romans used coriander for preserving perishable products and billets. For that time, in the absence of refrigerators, it was a pretty radical way.

Laboratory studies, using modern equipment, have found in coriander substances that have the ability to destroy microorganisms that cause spoilage.

It is well known that after penetration of microorganisms in every scratch and an open wound on the body of the human form of suppuration. That is, in such cases, to protect themselves in the absence of iodine and the more hydrogen peroxide from festering, it is necessary to sprinkle the wound powder coriander.

Coriander allergy

In allergic manifestations improve the state of health will promote drinking coriander tea. When a plurality of types of allergic reactions in adults and children coriander tea detoxifies and relieves itching.

Coriander in inflammatory diseases of the eye and conjunctivitis

To reduce inflammation and eliminate any anxiety, is very effective rinsing strong infusion of coriander. To this end, 1 tablespoon coriander seeds to brew 1 cup of boiling water and after 0, 5:00 steeping and cooling to a suitable temperature warm composition eyewash ready.

Coriander in healing urinary and gall bladder

In addition to being able to prevent the development of coriander microbial infection, but he also has the ability to act as a diuretic and cholagogue. Infusions and decoctions with coriander help in cystitis, inflammation of the kidneys and gallbladder.

Author: Alexei Shevchenko