Easily Available Cilantro Substitutes

Easily Available Cilantro Substitutes

Whether it's a curry or a salad, we love garnishing the final dish with fresh and aromatic greens that are locally available. If you dislike  it's flavor, or are allergic to it or ran out of it or are just looking  for a change of flavor for a new recipe, you may find this post as a  guide to the best alternatives to Cilantro.

1.  Parsley

Parsley is a widely used substitute for  cilantro due to its similar appearance and mild, fresh flavor. It has a  earthiness with peppery taste.

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2. Basil

It has a sweet, aromatic and mildly spicy flavor. In India, The Tulsi  leaves (another basil family) are used for religious and medicinal  purposes.

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3. Dill

Dill has a bright and sweet flavor somewhere between anise and parsley  but can work well as a substitute, particularly in dishes that benefit  from its fresh, tangy taste. It is commonly used in pickling, seafood  dishes

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4. Mint

Mint can be used as a substitute for  cilantro in certain recipes, especially those that could benefit from a  touch of minty freshness. It has mild sweet and absolutely cool flavor.

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5. Mexican Oregano

If you are looking for a substitute specifically in Mexican or Latin  American dishes, Mexican oregano can be a viable alternative. it can add a distinct taste to salsas, marinades, and stews.

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6. Tarragon

Tarragon has a strong anise-like taste with hints of licorice, but might act as a simple cilantro substitute

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7. Cumin, Coriander Seeds

If you are looking for a whole or powdered spice of coriander seeds, you may use  cumin powder or coriander powder or seeds.

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