OVERVIEW:
Fenugreek seeds are very versatile in the culinary world with there slightly bitter taste which is similar to celery, maple syrup or burnt sugar. Their flavor is delicate but strong so a little goes a long way. Fenugreek seeds are perfect for baked goods, confectionaries, imitation maple syrups, curry powders, pastes, soups, daals, and teas.
Fenugreek seeds have a healthy nutritional profile which may have benefits for testosterone levels, blood sugar, breastfeeding and more. They contain a good amount of fiber and minerals such as iron and magnesium. Traditionally, it was made into teas to help encourage breastmilk production in breastfeeding mothers and support digestion.
LATIN:
Trigonella foenum-graecum
ORIGIN:
India
CULTIVATION:
Organic
PARTS USED:
Seed / Whole
TISANE "HERBAL" TEA BREW TIMES:
Ground tisane teas and tea bags - Steep 2 to 5 minutes
Loose leaf tisane teas - Steep 3-5 minutes
Root and seed-based tisane teas - Steep 6-8 minutes
*Steep in newly boiling water (212ºF) to best release the health benefits.
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5 Bean Curry
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