Fenugreek plants have been used for centuries. The seed’s aroma is slightly tangy, sharp and evokes raw peas. When the seeds are lightly roasted (over-roasting tends to make them bitter) they become nutty and a little like burnt sugar. Fenugreek is found in curry mixtures.

All about Fenugreek, Spice

What it’s like, and how to make it

HeatNo heat
CuisineIndian & south & asian, african, middle & eastern
Best forSaute pan fry, braising
Goes inCurry dal, rice grains, pickling preserving
WithChicken, lamb, beef, vegetarian
What’s in itfenugreek seed

How to use it

The curry secret nobody talks about. A quarter teaspoon in any curry adds that restaurant depth you can't quite place. Toast ground fenugreek briefly — 15 seconds, no more, or it goes bitter. Stir into Ethiopian berbere, mix into spice rubs, or add a pinch to maple-glazed dishes for extra complexity.

  • Fenugreek, Whole spice, shown over a chalk-and-watercolour illustration
  • Fenugreek, Ground spice, shown over a chalk-and-watercolour illustration
  • Illustration: Fenugreek, Whole with the prairie of southern Alberta near Lethbridge in late summer
  • Illustration: Fenugreek, Ground with Rajasthan in winter
  • Illustration: Kadhi Pakora, made with Fenugreek
  • Illustration: Saltah, made with Fenugreek
  • Illustration of Fenugreek, Whole in The Tea & Spice Shoppe bag and jar, with the prairie of southern Alberta near Lethbridge in late summer
  • Illustration of Fenugreek, Ground in The Tea & Spice Shoppe bag and jar, with Rajasthan in winter
  • Fenugreek - The Tea & Spice Shoppe
  • Fenugreek - Ground - The Tea & Spice Shoppe

What it goes with

Traditional Ayurvedic blood sugar and digestive support. Pairs with our Burdock Root for detox pathway complementarity, and our Spearmint for digestive synergy.

Where it takes you

Also in these blends

On its own, this is the straight thing. It also goes into these blends, each made for a different evening. Read about Fenugreek →

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