Dill Seed is the dried fruit of an annual belonging to parsley family (umbelliferace), which is grown extensively is temperate areas such as the united states. Canada, Central Europe, and India. In addition to seed, the leafy tops are also used and are refered to as dill weeds.

Dill Seeds and dill weed are available whole or ground but are usually sold in the whole form. It has a pungent and faintly aromatic flavor. Dill Seeds yield an essential oil that is an important flavoring in the pickle industry. the spice is used as a flavouring for Meat, fish, sauces, and pickles; It is component of meat seasonings.

Common Name Sonha Main growing District in Rajasthan Chittorgarh, Jodhpur Season Sowing Time Septmber - October Harvesting Time February - March Domestic Marketing Centres Pratapgarh (Chittorgarh), Jodhpur Export Markets USA, France/E.U. Composition (100 gm of edible Portion) Water (g) 6.6  food Energy (Cal) 435 protein(g) 13.1 fat (g) 17.9 Total Carbohydrates (g) 56.4 fibre carbohydrates 20.7 Ash (g) 6.0 Mineral (mg) Calcium 1.6 phosphates 0.21, sodium 0.01 Potassium  1.1, Iron 11.8 Vitamins Thiamine (mg) 0.42, Riboflavin 0.28 Niacin 2.8, Ascorbic 12.0, Vitamin  1040   Uses  Salad & Flowouring Meat, Fish, Sances and Pickles

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