Prominent chef Ranveer Brar has begun a petition to make coriander recognized as “India’s national herb,” taking his love for dhania to greater levels. Chef Ranveer Brar recently posted on Instagram about how he has started a petition on Change.org to proclaim dhaniya India’s national herb.
‘Give India’s Most Loved Herb “Dhaniya” the Glory It Deserves!’ is the title of his petition. “If you’ve cooked anything today, chances are you’ve reached for this, chopped and tossed it into your dish, or used its brilliant green leaves as a garnish,” it adds.
Ranveer Brar’s Attempts to Make Coriander ‘National Herb’
Coriander, or dhania, kothamali, cilantro, as it is affectionately known in India, is the star of your kitchen. This plant has a lot of flavours. It can be used to add flavour to any cuisine. Coriander is used in practically all Indian recipes, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari.
Taking to Instagram, Brar wrote, ”My love for Dhaniya is no secret! And what started as a light-hearted post on social media, has actually become a topic of national discussion! If you want to join in too, sign the petition and share it 🙂 Link in bio and my story.”
Some easily agreed to join the petition and inquired, “Where should we sign?” as seen in the image. The post has already received over 19K likes and countless supportive comments.
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Star of Every Dish: Coriander
Many Indian households have made coriander the star of every dish by integrating its minty taste into the food or by garnishing it with the brilliant green herb.
In Indian cuisine, coriander is without a doubt the most commonly utilised herb. So, when we saw Ranveer Brar’s Instagram post of him holding a banner that stated “Petition to make dhaniya the national herb,” we couldn’t help but nod.
Coriander is nutritious and also, gives a delicious flavour. It has antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-diabetic, anxiolytic, anti-epileptic, anti-depressant, anti-mutagenic, anti-inflammatory, anti-hypertensive, neuroprotective, and diuretic properties. It is thought to aid in the management of diabetes and the reduction of cholesterol.
A Small History of Coriander
Coriander has been there since 5000BC, as per the Encyclopedia of Food Sciences and Nutrition, and is referenced in the Bible. It was utilised by the Romans and Greeks to cure digestive, respiratory, and urinary system ailments, and it has been grown by the Chinese, Indians, and Europeans for thousands of years.
It is now widely produced and used throughout Europe, the Mediterranean, North Africa, the Americas, China, and Bangladesh.
Coriander, often known as cilantro, is high in dietary fibre, magnesium, manganese, and iron. Protein, Vitamin K, and Vitamin C are abundant in the leaves. Phosphorus, potassium, calcium, thiamin, niacin, and carotene are also present in minor levels.
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Here is How You Can Sign The Petition
“Please sign my petition to make coriander a national herb! The herb that imparts flavour to all delicacies and brings joy to our hearts must be given its due. Alternatively, it will seek out the title somewhere… “Aap kahenge Ranveer aapne bataya nahi!”, Brar said.
More than 11,500 individuals have signed the petition so far, and the number appears to be growing.
If you wish to sign the petition, find the link below: Click Here
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