Chef Ranveer Brar Wants Coriander To Be India’s National Herb; Foodies Join In Unison

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Picture Credits: Ranveer Brar/ Instagram and Unsplash

Think of our favourite desi dishes, and we’d guarantee you it would certainly have a sprinkle of dhaniya (coriander). Whether it’s chatpata chaat, homemade chicken curry, chutney or dal, most Indian dishes are simply incomplete without the good ol’ coriander. And it’s not just us, Chef Ranveer Brar strongly feels the same. In fact, he went the extra mile to start a petition to make coriander India’s national herb. Get all the fresh deets below.

Chef Ranveer Brar Starts Petition To Make Coriander The National Herb

Coriander is undoubtedly one of the most used herbs in every Indian kitchen. The fresh green herb adds a distinct aroma and minty flavour, enhancing every dish. Chef Ranveer Brar put out an Instagram post in his account to start a petition to give coriander the status of India’s national herb. In the caption, he revealed that his love for coriander is no secret. So, what started as a light-hearted post by the chef, went on to become a full-blown petition and a national discussion, especially among foodies.

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Netizens Pour In Love For Dhaniya

The post received over 19,000 likes. Comments flooded the post, with many netizens asking where they can sign the petition. Some social media users disagreed, with South Indians saying kadipatta ( curry leaf) is the real deal, others banking on ‘tulsi’ and ‘kasoori methi’ One netizen revealed her love for coriander is so strong that she bought a dhaniya print Satya Paul saree. Now that’s interesting. Meanwhile, do check out Chef Ranveer Brar’s experience and his heartfelt love for coriander on The Bombay Journey/

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