Ground fenugreek seeds: for curries and more

Ground fenugreek seed is a spice that is not much used in Dutch kitchens. Yet it has many different applications. The herb, originally from the Mediterranean region, is nowadays mainly used in India. Fenugreek seed ground is one of the spices that make a curry taste as it should. At Natural Spices you can order this seasoning online in packages of 500 grams, 5 kilos, 10 kilos or 25 kilos.

The taste of ground fenugreek seed

Fenugreek seed ground has a taste that cannot be compared to any other herb. It tastes spicy, bitter and slightly nutty. It is a taste often compared to a combination of fennel and celery. The aftertaste somewhat resembles mustard, while the aroma is reminiscent of the smell of fresh hay. The spice is also known as Greek hay. The ancient Greeks mixed it with hay because it gave their horses a shiny coat and had a good influence on their muscular strength.

How to use ground fenugreek seed?

Although ground fenugreek seed is mainly found in Indian cuisine, it has many other uses. For example, it combines well with meat and fish and is used in cakes and breads in the Arab world. Both the leaves and the seeds are edible. At Natural Spices you can buy the ground seeds online. Ground fenugreek seeds can also be used in salads, cooked vegetables and cheese.

The health benefits

Fenugreek seed ground has several health benefits. For example, it is rich in various minerals such as iron and copper. Because of the many fibres the seeds contain, it also has a regulating effect on blood sugar levels. It has an anti-inflammatory effect. There are a lot of vitamins in the seed, especially B3, B6 and B11 as well. However, there are side effects known from overdose or misuse. So be a bit frugal. Pregnant women should explicitly not use fenugreek seeds ground.