dhanian.
/ˈdɑːnɪə/, U.S. /ˈdɑniə/ Indian Cookery.
Coriander; coriander-seed.
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1925 J. G. Bruce in E. F. Norton et al. Fight for Everest: 1924 347 We brought from Darjeeling and put into the Base Camp..chillies, dharria [sic], cloves and turmeric.
1952 S. Selvon Brighter Sun ix. 181 Urmilla knelt on the floor..and crushed the tumric and dhania with the massala stone.
1958 Catal. County Stores, Taunton June 5 For curries..Dhaniya (Coriander)—per oz. 4d.
1969 Eve's Weekly (Bombay) 20 Dec. 58/3 Mix in shredded cabbage, Teg's cheese, chillies, dhania, and salt.
1980 Washington Post 16 Oct. e1/6 Indians will travel miles to get some fresh dhania,..and consider it an essential part of their cuisine.
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