Fenugreek

Fenugreek is small stony seed from the pod of a bean like plant. These seeds are hard, yellowish brown and angular. Some are oblong, some rhombic, other virtually cubic. They are available whole and dried or as a dull yellow powder ground from the roasted seeds, as dry roasting enhances the flavor and reduces the bitterness. Fenugreek is an ancient spice and mostly used in middle east, northern- eastern Africa and India, especially for pickles. In India, its fresh leaves are eaten as a tasty vegetable, which is prepared like spinach. Fenugreek is exported in whole & powder form.

The major producing sates of fenugreek seeds in India are Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh & TamilNadu