Coriander is considered both an herb and a spice since both its leaves and its seeds are used as a seasoning condiment. The flavor of the leaves and the seeds are completely different. Coriander seeds have a pleasant scent and a lemony flavour. Coriander seeds are available whole or in ground powder form. Coriander seeds are used in large variety of foods such as sea food, omelets potatoes, cheese, sausage and even chutneys. This spice is an important ingredient in pickling, curry, the Indian spice mixture Garam Masala, and in other Indian cooking.