Fenugreek Seeds

Fenugreek Seeds

• Fenugreek seeds are also known as “Methi”.
• Fenugreek seeds are an annual plant in family Fabaceae, with leaves consisting of three small obovate to oblong leaflets. Fenugreek seeds known as Greek hay or methi in india, belongs to the pea family.
• The dried leaves (called Kasurimethi) have a bitter taste and a strong characteristic smell.
• India is the largest producer of Fenugreek in the world today. Moreover, India also holds the top rank for maximum export of Fenugreek in the world wide. India holds 70-80% of the world’s total Fenugreek export.
• Fenugreek seeds are in use in a wide range of culinary recipes, especially in the spice mix.
• Fenugreek seeds are rich in fiber and essential minerals. These seeds cut the dominance of a single taste.
• It has immense health benefits & widely used in the middle-eastern cuisines,
• The young leaves and sprouts of fenugreek are eaten as greens, and the fresh or dried leaves are used to flavor other dishes.
• The leaves are also used as vegetables and have a distinct aroma. Dried fenugreek seeds can be used as a whole spice while cooking.
• Fenugreek seeds can also be used as oral insulin substitute and good for people having lower blood glucose level.
• Fenugreek is used to make maple syrup because of its high nutritive contents.
• Ground leaves or seeds are used to improve the flavour of some vegetarian dishes.
• Diogenes present in fenugreek seeds increase milk production in nursing mothers.
• Fenugreek seeds can help moisturize and nourish your skin and remove all traces of dryness. Fenugreek is extremely effective in strengthening the hair from the roots and treating follicular problems.
• Diabetics are often recommended to include fenugreek seeds in their diet because of the positive effects they can have on their health. Fenugreek seeds display a significant effect on cardiovascular health. They protect the heart from serious damage during a heart attack.