Dill is the dried fruit of the herb anethum graveolens, which belongs to the parsley family. Dill seed brown in color. A dill seed are oval-shaped, soft and fluffy and has a pungent and aromatic flavor. Dill seeds have been used since ancient times. Dill has a strong aroma and used for flavoring food in different cuisines. The herb is also used to manufacture pickles and soups. The herb must be used fresh, as the leaves lose the flavor immediately on drying. Dill seed is also popularly used in making salad dressings, curry blends, processed food and meat, cheese and bread.