Fenugreek seeds or Methi can be used as herb, spice and vegetable. It is very popular herb in India and usually preferred in India for preparing pickles, daals, sambhar powder, and other vegetable dishes etc. Fenugreek is a slender annual herb of the pea family (Fabaceae). It was used by the ancient Egyptians and is mentioned in medical writings in their tombs. The Romans grew it as fodder for their cattles. Historically, the main usage of fenugreek was medicinal rather than as a labour. The botanical name trigonella refers to the angular seeds and foenum graecum translates as 'Greek hay', which explains its use as cattle feeds. The herb is a characteristic ingredient in some curries and chutneys and the fenugreek extract is used to make imitation maple syrup. Because of its high nutritive contents, it is an important ingredient in vegetable and dhal dishes eaten in India. In India, young fenugreek plants are used as a pot herb. The leaves are widely used, fresh or dried, in Indian cooking and are often combined with vegetables. Fenugreek seeds are used in a wide range of home-made or commercial curry powders. In northern Africa the plants are used for fodder.
It have plenty of medicinal benefits that circulate overall blood pressure and make you healthier and energetic. It can also be used as oral insulin substitute and good for people having lower blood glucose level. Fenugreek seeds are even good when you feel some digestion problems, constipation, stomach inflammation etc. it also makes your heart healthy and maintains cholesterol level too. They can be dried and used as spices to add inside food items to make them tastier. It affects male reproductive tract too. It is used as medicinal herb to improve your digestive system, makes your immune system stronger and controlling blood pressure and also maintains insulin level having lower blood glucose value. The demand for Fenugreek Seeds is continuously growing overseas too and warmly accepted globally. Its pleasant flavour and wonderful taste triggers common man to use Fenugreek Seeds in his daily diet.
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