Fenugreek, reimagined: 5 must-try recipes
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Known for its unique flavor and innumerable health benefits, fenugreek is one of the most versatile herb and spice out there. It has been used in various cuisines across the globe for centuries.
This article lists five innovative recipes which use fenugreek in an exciting way.
From making traditional dishes tastier to creating something new altogether, these recipes give a fresh perspective to your kitchen.
Flatbread delight
Fenugreek-infused flatbread
Fenugreek-infused flatbread adds a delicious twist to the traditional bread recipe.
By mixing fenugreek leaves or seeds into the dough, you can have a delicious bread.
This bread goes well with different dips and spreads. The mild bitterness of fenugreek goes well with the soft texture of the flatbread.
It is a great option for sandwiches or as an accompaniment to soups and stews.
Aromatic rice
Spiced fenugreek rice
Spiced fenugreek rice is an aromatic dish that pairs basmati rice with spices such as cumin, coriander, and turmeric along with fenugreek seeds.
The end result is a fragrant rice dish that can be enjoyed as a side or main course.
The earthy flavors of fenugreek add to the overall taste profile, making for a satisfying meal option that's nutritious and delicious.
Savory stir-fry
Fenugreek potato stir-fry
A simple yet flavorful dish, fenugreek potato stir-fry features cubed potatoes sauteed with fresh fenugreek leaves and spices like mustard seeds and curry leaves.
The savory stir-fry gives the perfect balance of textures and flavors, making it an ideal side dish for any meal.
The addition of fenugreek adds depth to the natural sweetness of potatoes.
Comforting soup
Creamy fenugreek soup
Creamy fenugreek soup is a comforting bowl of warmth, prepared by blending cooked vegetables such as carrots and spinach, with fresh or dried fenugreek leaves.
A dash of cream makes it rich while letting the distinct flavor of fenugreek shine through, without overpowering other ingredients.
This soup makes for a great appetizer or light meal option in cooler months.
Nutritious smoothie
Fenugreen Smoothie Boost
For those looking for healthy beverage options and ways to sneak in greens into their diet, try adding some fresh, young, tender shoots from sprouted methi (fenugreek) into smoothies.
Blend them in along with fruits like banana, mangoes, yogurt, honey, etc., and voila, you have a nutrient-packed drink bursting with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and essential nutrients required on a daily basis.