Description

Fenugreek, native to the Mediterranean, Europe, and Asia, is a versatile spice. Recent research corroborates ancient beliefs about its healing properties by explaining them through its chemical composition and expanding its uses.
Best known as a seasoning and way of folk medicine, fenugreek is a unique plant. In cooking, it's a common household spice that enhances sauces, curries, vegetables, and soups. It pairs well with robust spices like coriander, cumin, and paprika. In Georgian cuisine, it's used in the Satsivi seasoning blend.
Fenugreek has a sweet, nutty taste with slight bitterness and a herbaceous aroma. Not only is it a common natural thickener for gravies and sauces, but it is also frequently incorporated into side dishes and soups.