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Answers: Do I need to heat the coriander seeds in a pan before grinding them.

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Toasting them brings out the flavour and the oils. You want to watch them carefully while toasting over a low heat. You don't want them to turn colors you just want them to smell more intense. Cool for a few minutes before grinding

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almost burn them first

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No. They are often one of the ingredients in pepper potpourri.

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You should toast them over medium-low heat until they smell very strongly - don't walk away from them and keep the pan moving, because its very easy to burn the seeds. They'll smell and taste much more powerfully because of the toasting.

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Yup, dry roast them, it'll intensify the flavour (which is lost over time, as they sit on the shelf).

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Yes. You have to remove all traces of moisture by dry roasting them on a griddle or pan and stirring it constantly till they give off aroma. Don't let them burn though. Cool them before grinding.

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Just lightly roast them and cool before grinding them.

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Dry fry them and when they just start to pop remove from heat, cool and grind.

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I would not burn them, they will be bitter. Toss them lightly till they start to change colour and then grind them.

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