Fenugreek
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Try the Good Food app - subscribe todayLearn about this fragrant herb, called 'methi' in Indian cuisine. Discover how to buy the best fenugreek, how to store it and what it tastes like.
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What is fenugreek?
A staple of Indian food (the herb's Indian name is methi), fenugreek is a herb with a very distinctive, curry-powder aroma and a three-leafed, clover-like shape. The dried seed (see fenugreek seed) is also available.
Availability
All year round.
Choose the best
Fresh, perky leaves. The best place to buy them is Indian speciality stores.
Prepare it
Just wash and chop.
Store it
Fresh cut fenugreek should be wrapped in damp kitchen paper, placed in a perforated bag and stored in the fridge. It will last for up to three days.
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