Fenugreek Seed

Botanical Name: Trigonella foenum-graecum

Flavor: Warm, Bittersweet, Nutty, with a hint of Maple

Origin: India

Use With: Beef, Pork, Lamb, Chicken, Turkey, Fish, Seafood, Vegetables, Legumes, Rice, Sweets, and Baked Goods

Description: With their notable aroma that is reminiscent of maple syrup, Fenugreek Seeds (AKA Methi and Hulba) are the dried, very hard, angular, amber colored seeds of a plant in the pea family which means they are actually legumes. Utilized as a spice for both sweet and savory dishes in North Africa, the Middle East, and India, these seeds have an overwhelming bitterness when raw, however, when roasted or added to dishes and cooked, Fenugreek Seeds lose most of their bitterness and impart a sweet, slightly nutty, maple-syrup-like flavor reminiscent of burnt sugar to dishes of all types. With their delicate maple-like flavor, Fenugreek Seeds are perfect for baked goods and confectionaries as well as for producing artificial maple syrup but are equally as good in adding complexity to a wide array of savory dishes.

Suggested Uses:

• Dry roast before using whole or grinding into a powder to reduce bitterness and bring out their full flavor and aroma
• If wanting to use whole Fenugreek Seed in lightly cooked or raw dishes, soak over night in water which will also reduce their bitterness but more importantly, soften them so they will not break anyone’s teeth!
• Add whole or ground to marinades, sauces, soups, stews, curries, and rice dishes
• Add to pickling spice mixes for all types of vegetables and meats
• Add to dry rubs and seasoning blends to add a wonderful warmth and underlying sweetness to fish, meats, and vegetables
• Add whole or ground to salad dressings, dips, and tomato based pasta sauces where they impart a delicate sweet and nutty flavor
• Add to baked goods including breads, cakes, cookies, sweet and savory pastries, and other desserts to add a subtle, nutty maple-like sweetness
• Use to infuse herbal teas and coffee
• Add ground Fenugreek Seed to your flour when making batters, breads, and other baked goods for a hint of maple flavor