Fenugreek seeds have been used since centuries for culinary and it’s extract as flavoring purpose, grown around in Mediterranean regions of the world. It is used in curries, pickles and preparing chutneys.  It is widely used as herb in Greece, Italy, Egypt and South Asia due its medicinal properties. The spice is exported in whole and ground form.

 

Medicinal Use

Fenugreek seed is one of the world's oldest medicinal herbs. It is widely used as a galactagogue (milk producing agent) by nursing mothers to increase inadequate breast milk supply. It can be found in capsule form in many health food stores. It is also used as a conditioner when mixed with yogurt. It helps in reducing the blood sugar level and blood pressure, it is rich in vitamins, minerals and proteins In India, fenugreek seeds are mixed with yogurt and used as a conditioner for hair. It is also used as a digestive aid. The seeds are also soaked and then powdered and used to make lip balm and tonic

 

Culinary Use

 

In India, its fresh leaves are eaten as a tasty vegetable, which is prepared like Spinach. Whole and ground fenugreek seeds are exported in whole, powder form as well as oil. The yellow, rhombic fenugreek seed used in the preparation of pickles, curry powders and pastes. The young leaves and sprouts are eaten as greens and the fresh or dried leaves are used to flavor other dishes. Used in curry powders, in many mixtures, especially vindaloo and the hot curries of Sri Lanka .It is used to make home-made powders. Many chutneys and pickles incorporate it and it gives a tangy aroma to vegetables. The leaves, both fresh and dried, are used in meat curries, dal and vegetable dishes and chutneys. . It is mainly used in spices or curry powder and excellent for fish and sea food dishes, candy, baked goods, ice cream, chewing gum and soft drinks. Fenugreek's leaves, which are high in iron, are used in salads.

 

 

Details

Botanical Name             Trigonella Foneum-Graecum L

Family                           Fabaceae

Common Name              Methi

Part Used                       Seeds

Moisture                        9 % Max.

Total Ash                       5 % Max.

Add Mix                        1 % Max.

Packaging                      500g, 1kg, 25kg to 60kg

Forms Available             Whole