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Central Asia

Uzbek Coriander Seed

Coriandrum sativum.

Seed.
Part Used
Whole or coarsely ground.
Form

Local / Regional Names

Kashnich urugi (Uzbek) – the seed of the same plant whose fresh leaf (kashnich) is a major Uzbek table herb.

Countries / Cuisines

Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, broader Central Asia.

Flavor & Aroma

Warm, citrusy, nutty when toasted – as the species generally, though Central Asian cooks often prize a coarser grind.

Culinary Uses

Component of Central Asian plov spicing and bread toppings (notably on non/tandyr bread).

Classic Dishes

Plov (regional variants); non bread crust.

Pairings

Cumin, black pepper, barberries.

Timing

Coarsely crush and add during the zirvak (browning) stage of plov.

Storage

Whole seed keeps 2–3 years sealed and dark.

Substitutions

No close substitute for its toasted, nutty depth.

Cultural / History Notes

Distinguished from coriander seed elsewhere mainly by local usage context (plov, bread) rather than any botanical difference.

Blend Cross-References

Uzbek plov spice mixture.