Fenugreek (Methi) seeds provide a tangy
flavor and powerful curry scent to
the vegetable and lentil dishes. Fenugreek
seed are used in wide range of curry
powder. Fenugreek can also be used
as a fresh herb.
Fenugreek
are always roasted before using. Light
roast gives a mellow flavor and dark
roast will give a bitter. Sometimes
the seeds are soaked overnight, when
they becomes easier to combine in
curry paste. Soaked seeds can also
be used as main ingredient for a vegetable
or chutney.
Fenugreek
are used and grown throughout the
South Asia. The Fenugreek plant grows
2 feet tall with light green leaves
and white flower. Each Fenugreek pod
gives from 10 to 20 seeds. Fenugreeks
are rich in protein, vitamins and
minerals.
Botanical
name: Trigonella foenum-graecum
Family name: Leguminosae
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