FENUGREEK powder

Trigonella foenum-graecum

Rich in trace elements and protein, fenugreek has a pronounced curry aroma and a slightly bitter taste that mellows with cooking. Easier to use than whole seeds, fenugreek powder can be used to make spice blends or added directly to your dishes.

Cultivated throughout the Mediterranean basin since Roman times, fenugreek has a multitude of uses: as animal fodder, as a medicinal plant (appetite stimulant), and as a spice. Used in North African cuisine, it adds flavor to melted butter mixed with couscous. It pairs very well with simmered vegetable dishes, spinach, potatoes, chutneys, and fish. Fenugreek has a strong flavor; use sparingly. Do not use during pregnancy.