Fenugreek is used both as a herb
(leaves) & as a spice (seed). The leaves & sprouts are also
eaten as vegetables.
The cuboid yellow to amber coloured fenugreek seeds are frequently used in the preparation of pickles, curry powders & curry paste.
Arthritis has a low incidence rate in
India where a lot of fenugreek is consumed. Drinking one cup of
fenugreek tea per day, made from the leaves is said to relive the
discomfort of arthritis.
Roast whole fenugreek seeds lightly &
grind to a golden powder. It is used most frequently in indian food
& also in the Greek sweetmeat
Halva.
One of my recipes from my Just Food blog which uses Fenugreek is (click title link to view)
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