Cilantro-Cumin Dip

This is great. I did not have cumin seeds so used 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin. I mixed it with with rice. I held back a little on the oil and it was still a tad oily but this is a great basis for a million things to do with cilantro! Thanks.

Anyone know how long this keeps in the refrigerator? Assume it can be frozen.

This is very close to an Indian chutney into which pakoras, samosas an other deep-fryed snacks are dipped. Pretty much a rip off. Having said that, may I suggest making it with 2/3 coriander and 1/3 mint. Even more delicious. Or just with mint, and you will have the best English-style mint sauce for roast lamb. Anything is better than that mint jelly which is often offered with lamb.

This recipe contains all the flavors that I love, and I had high hopes for it as a use for the copious amounts of cilantro from my herb garden. The Dijon overwhelmed everything else - next time, I'll omit it entirely (perhaps replace with a squirt of lemon). I now have what is essentially a green Dijon vinaigrette. For those trying the recipe for the first time and wanting to stay true to it, I recommend adding the Dijon in small amounts and tasting along the way.

Does the 2 1/2 cup fresh cilantro used in this include stems or only the leaves? Preparing to make it for first time. Assuming since it doesn't call out just leaves that this is whole stem? Thanks to anyone who might know the answer.

i was surprised to learn that many people are truly allergic to cilantro - to them it tastes like soap. it's not a matter of acclimation. it is genetic. luckily i am not among them.

My husband taught himself to eat hard squashes because he loved growing them....but I agree, there are many foods in the world and NO ONE should force themselves to eat anything. I think if cilantro tastes like soap (which it does for many, including my son), then find something else! Enjoy your food life and do not make this recipe!

Count me in the masses who cannot abhor cilantro, number 1 herb or not. Balletgoer, you read my mind when you asked if you could substitute parsley. I am here to tell you that this dip, made with parsley instead of cilantro was scrumptious. While Melissa Clark made this dip for Seder, I made it for Easter. It is a glorious dip and vibrant green and the cumin gives it a kick.

This is a loser when used on warm chicken and potatoes. The taste of cilantro is over powered by the cumin and oil. A terrible disappointment when so many other recipes were and are winners.

I adore cilantro, dislike parsley so I generally replace parsley with cilantro. Tabbouli is fabulous with cilantro. This recipe looks fantastic, can't wait to try it as cumin is one of my favorite spices.

Hi, cilantro is often hard to get here in Italy. Can I substitute fresh mint?

People who hate cilantro usually have a genetic variation that gives it an awful soapy taste. Julia Child hated cilantro. I love cilantro but hate goat cheese. Vive la difference!

I believe it was an article in the NYT several years ago that it is a survival instinct that makes some people reject flavor of cilantro if they did not grow up with it. But if introduced slowly into diet along with flavors a person likes, then gradually the person will acquire a taste for it. I used to gag at the taste but after reading the article started incorporating it finely chopped into meatloaf, stuffings and fillings, etc,

I cannot begin to tell you how incredible this sauce is. BBQ'ed some filleted pork tenderloin , served it in chunks on Naan with sauce and a touch of lemon. YUM!