Trigonella foenum-graecum or as we all know fenugreek is a spice
mainly used to prepare curries in south Asian countries like India, Sri
Lanka, Bangladesh and Pakistan. In Ethiopian cuisine fenugreek is
used as a spice butter.Fenugreek is a plant of Fabaceae family. Leaves
of fenugreek plant are used as a herb and in some counties fresh
fenugreek leaves are used as a vegetable. Roasted fenugreek seeds
have a unique smell and a flavor. It has a slight bitter taste which
enhances the taste of curries and pickles. It has a similar taste to
maple syrup and is used to make fake maple syrup. It’s used to make
curry powder as well.
FENUGREEK
We can use fenugreek seeds as it is and grounded. Grounded
fenugreek gives a stronger flavor. Fenugreek tea is a great way to
experience its healthy values. You can make this tea by infusing a
spoonful of seeds in water.
Fenugreek is not just only a spice. It is a great herb as well. Fenugreek
is known to be used for digestive problems, atherosclerosis, mouth
ulcers, high blood pressure, beriberi, chronic cough, baldness,
bronchitis, diabetes, dandruff and so on.