Fenugreek

usgb/ˈfenjuɡriːk/
noun

A plant with hard, yellowish-brown seeds, used as a spice in cooking.

I added some fenugreek to the curry for flavor.
Visual representation of "fenugreek" - A plant with hard, yellowish-brown seeds, used as a spice in cooking.

Often appears as...

  • fenugreek seeds
  • fenugreek leaves
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Culinary Spice

Refers specifically to fenugreek used in cooking for its distinct flavor.

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Fenugreek lends a unique taste to this spice blend.
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Seed Form

As a spice, fenugreek is often used in the form of seeds rather than fresh leaves.

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Toast fenugreek seeds lightly to release their aroma.
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