What is fenugreek?
Fenugreek
A seed and leaf used across India, the Middle East and Ethiopia, with a maple syrup smell and a bitter edge.
What it tastes like
Toasted seeds taste nutty and bitter, like maple syrup or burnt sugar. A little goes a long way.
Where you’ll see it
Indian curries, butter chicken (as dried leaves), Ethiopian berbere, Yemeni hilbeh and spice rubs.