Fenugreek

Fenugreek seeds are small, hard, and yellow-brown with a bitter, slightly nutty flavor and a maple-like aroma when cooked. Widely used in Indian, Middle Eastern, and North African cuisines, they are a key ingredient in curry powders, spice blends, and pickles. The seeds are often dry-roasted or soaked to reduce bitterness and enhance flavor. Fenugreek is also well-known in traditional medicine for supporting digestion, blood sugar control, and lactation.