Fenugrek is a plant in the family Fabaceae. Fenugrek is used both as a herb (the
leaves) and as a spice (the seed). It is cultivated worldwide as a semi-arid crop. It is frequently used in curry.
Origin
India.
Flavor/Aroma
Slightly sweet, nutty flavor often described as a cross between celery and maple.
Use
Fenugrek is one of the spices in curry and is widely used in Indian cuisine as
well as Middle Eastern. It’s also known to increase milk in nursing women.
Ancient Chinese healers used fenugreek to treat fevers, hernia, gallbladder
problems, muscle aches, and even impotence.
