Fenugreek

• Use fenugreek seeds to create complex curry powder blends for adding an authentic Indian flavor to your home-cooked curries. Roast the seeds lightly before grinding to enhance their aroma and reduce bitterness.
• Incorporate dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi) as a finishing touch to butter chicken or other creamy Indian dishes to impart a unique slightly bitter and aromatic flavor.
• Add sprouted fenugreek seeds to salads and sandwiches for a crunchy texture and a mildly bitter, nutrient-rich boost. Sprouting enhances digestibility and nutritional value.
• Employ ground fenugreek seeds as a natural thickening agent in stews, sauces, and soups. Their mucilaginous properties help create a smoother, more luscious consistency.
• Brew fenugreek seeds into a herbal tea for its purported health benefits, including digestive support and lactation promotion. Be mindful of the slightly bitter taste and consider adding honey or lemon.
• Utilize fenugreek leaves in dals and vegetable stir-fries to infuse a subtle herbal note and a boost of vitamins and minerals, enhancing both the flavor and nutritional profile of the dish.

• May help regulate blood sugar levels, beneficial for those managing diabetes.
• Rich in fiber, which aids in digestion and promotes gut health.
• Can help boost breast milk production in lactating mothers.
• May help lower cholesterol levels, supporting heart health.
• Contains anti-inflammatory properties, potentially alleviating inflammatory conditions.
• Good source of iron, contributing to healthy red blood cell production.

Fenugreek seeds should be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry, and dark place, away from direct sunlight and moisture. This will help maintain their flavor and potency for up to a year. Ground fenugreek should also be stored similarly, but its shelf life is shorter, around 6 months, so use it sooner for best results. Fenugreek leaves, whether fresh or dried, should also be kept in airtight containers to prevent moisture absorption and maintain their aroma and flavor.