Botanical name - Apium graveolens
Country of Origin - India
Celery seeds can be used as flavouring or spice, either as whole seeds or ground and mixed with salt, as celery salt. Celery salt is used as a seasoning, in cocktails (notably to enhance the flavour of Bloody Mary cocktails), on the Chicago-style hot dog, and in Old Bay Seasoning.
Celery Seed is useful for adding a celery flavour to foods when the "crunch" of celery is not desired. Stir some into clam, potato, or other creamy soups. Add a pinch to blue cheese dressings and spoon the dressing over ripe tomatoes.
Celery Seeds are used in different parts of the world to make dishes truly aromatic. You can use Celery Seeds when making processed meats like sausages, hams, pork strips and bacons. They are known to give meals that distinct “celery” smell and taste which is truly irresistible.