Ground FENUGREK - eco

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is an annual plant in the Fabaceae family, native to North Africa and West Asia. 

Fenugreek seeds are commonly used as a spice and have a bittersweet flavor reminiscent of maple syrup.   Fenugreek is used in the manufacture of aromatic spice blends in Indian, African or Oriental cuisine. 

They can be roasted before use. 

To do this, simply heat a pan over medium heat, add the fenugreek seeds and toast them for 1-2 minutes until they start to brown slightly and release their aroma.   They can be used to flavor vegetable dishes, soups, stews, rice dishes and sauces. 

Simply add the whole or ground seeds to the preparation at the start of cooking to allow the flavors to diffuse into the dish.   They can be added to rice dishes, vegetables, soups, stews and sauces. 

Ground fenugreek is widely used as an ingredient in spice blends, such as curry powder. 

They can be soaked in water and made into a paste used to flavor meat, fish or vegetable dishes.   They are used to prepare pickles. 

This involves soaking the seeds in salted water for a few hours, then cooking them in a solution of water, vinegar and spices before canning them.