Whole fenugreek seeds

Whole fenugreek seeds

Fenugreek seed whole is a spice that we do not encounter very often in Dutch kitchens. Yet there are many ways to use it. The spice, which originates from the Mediterranean region, is now mainly used in India. Fenugreek seed whole is therefore one of the herbs that is essential when preparing a traditional curry. At Natural Spices you can order this nutty spice online in packages of 500 grams, 10 kilos or 25 kilos.

The taste of Fenugreek seed whole

Fenugreek seed whole has a taste that cannot be compared to any other herb. It tastes spicy, bitter and slightly nutty. The taste is also compared to a combination of fennel and celery. The aftertaste somewhat resembles mustard. The aroma is reminiscent of the smell of fresh hay. The spice is also called 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 could you use fenugreek seeds whole?

Although fenugreek seeds are very common in Indian cuisine, that does not of course mean that they are limited to that. It combines very well with meat and fish and is used in cakes and bread in the Arab world. Both the leaves and the seeds are edible. At Natural Spices you can buy the whole seeds online. Fenugreek seeds whole can also be used in salads, with boiled vegetables and processed in cheese. During the cold days you could make spicy tea with ginger root.

The health benefits

Fenugreek seed whole 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 too. And there are a lot of vitamins in the seed, especially B3, B6 and B11. However, side effects are known from overdose or misuse. So be a bit frugal. Pregnant women should explicitly not use phengric seeds.