What is it?

Tan, squarish fenugreek seeds are an important ingredient in Indian cuisine (as arefenugreek leaves). They’re used in many spice blends, including South Indian sambhar powder. The flavor is bitter, though their aroma is reminiscent of maple syrup; in fact, in the West, fenugreek seeds are used to make maple flavoring for commercialpancake syrup and other products.

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Recipes

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  Panch Phoran

  Panch phoran (spellings vary) is a Bengali mixture of five whole-seed spices that’s used as a flavor base in many Indian recipes, such as kitchri. It’s usually cooked in a…

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  Palak Paneer (Spinach with Indian Cheese)

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  Indian-Spiced Chicken with Lime & Cilantro

  If you can’t find fenugreek seeds in your supermarket, you can order them online from Adriana's Caravan.