Fenugreek Seeds
$6.95
Often used as an added flavoring, especially when cooking with fenugreek in Indian cuisine. Toast or roast fenugreek seeds prior to adding to recipes for a sweeter, more aromatic flavor. Add to curry or chutney, use for baking breads, or season vegetable and pot roasts. Also known as Methi seeds.
Net Weights: Jar 3.1oz, Refill Bag 3oz
Sweet yet bitter in flavor, with a hint of maple. Pairs well with cardamom, cloves, cumin, fennel, and turmeric spices.
How to Use
Season vegetables and pot roasts. Fenugreek be used ground or whole. Use caution until you become familiar with cooking with fenugreek, as too much can make a dish bitter.
About this Spice
Fenugreek Q & A
What are fenugreek seeds?
Fenugreek seeds come from an herb in the Fabaceae family that has been a staple in European and Indian cuisine, as well as in other parts of Asia.
How can fenugreek seeds be used?
Fenugreek seeds are popularly used for seasoning pickles, curry powder, and other spice mixtures.
Can you eat fenugreek seeds?
Yes! You can eat fenugreek seeds as a sprout as-is, or add to a salad. You can dry the seeds, grind them into a powder, and sprinkle on meat to give it more flavor. Or you can grind it into a paste and add it to curries.
Can you eat raw fenugreek seeds?
Yes, you can eat fenugreek seeds raw, and they've got great health benefits! They are typically eaten soft after soaking overnight in water.
Can I eat fenugreek seeds without soaking?
Consuming a few un-soaked fenugreek seeds will not do any harm. But do remember that fenugreek seeds are soaked overnight to soak up fluids and rehydrate.
What are the benefits of soaking fenugreek seeds overnight in water?
Soaking fenugreek overnight allows the seeds to soak up water and rehydrate. This softens up the seeds so it can be consumed raw.
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