FENUGREEK

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COMPOSITION : FENUGREEK.

HISTORY :

This small yellow seed with a very distinctive angular appearance originated in the Middle East and India, where it is still widely consumed today. In ancient times, it was used as fodder, and its name (Greek hay) derives from this primary use. The Egyptians used it for the embalming of the pharaohs. More generally, it was used to purify the air in homes and places of worship.

PROPERTIES :

It is an ancestral remedy, it has been attributed innumerable virtues at all times and in many civilizations. Fenugreek is above all a very rich spice in terms of nutrition: phosphorus, vitamins A, B1, C, magnesium, calcium, proteins. Buying fenugreek means taking advantage of all its benefits. Among all the benefits that are attributed to it, we must remember its ability to relieve inflammation and stimulate the appetite.

COOKING :

You can eat the leaves of its leguminous plant in salads. The crushed seeds have a very strong taste and are used as a spice. They are then crushed or pressed into oil.

The spice is used in many mixtures such as Moroccan ras-el-hanout, West Indian colombo or Indian curry. If you like the enchanting flavours of Indian cuisine, you should buy fenugreek. Fenugreek goes very well with lentils. Used sparingly, it adds character to your chicken or turkey recipes. You can find it in ground or whole form in our online fenugreek shop.