Coriander Seeds Organic (250 G)

🌿 Thanjavur Naatu Malli (TN)

– Small Seed. Big Aroma. Indigenous to the Cauvery Belt.

📍 Origin:

Seeds sourced from TNAU and cultivated near Gingee, Tamil Nadu. “Naatu Malli” literally means country coriander – a term lovingly used by local farmers to describe this heirloom treasure.

🌾 Botanical Profile:

• Type: Indigenous coriander (Coriandrum sativum) landrace
• Seed Size: Small, compact seeds
• Color: Light golden-brown
• Aroma Profile: Intensely citrusy, with hints of earthy warmth and floral undertones
• Essential Oil Content: Estimated higher than hybrid varieties (~0.5–0.6%)

🌞 Agro-Climatic Adaptation:

• Grown under rainfed and low-input conditions
• Resistant to common fungal diseases
• Prefers silty-loam soils enriched by organic compost and river sediment
• Traditionally intercropped with pulses, greens, or chillies

🍲 Culinary Significance:

• Core ingredient in Curries/ Kulambu Thool, Masalas and Rasam
• Used in podis, pickle masalas.
• Preferred by traditional cooks for its heady, lingering aroma even in small amounts