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Fenugreek: Essential Spice Guide 2026

By Priya Sharma · October 11, 2026

What Is Fenugreek?

Fenugreek is an herb whose seeds and leaves are used in cooking. The seeds are golden-brown with a maple-syrup-like aroma when cooked.

Seeds vs Leaves

Fenugreek seeds are bitter raw but develop a sweet, nutty flavor when cooked. The dried leaves (kasuri methi) add a distinctive aroma to curries.

Cooking with Fenugreek

Temper seeds in hot oil at the start of curries
Crush dried leaves over butter chicken and dal
Add to pickles and chutney blends