Dishes with fenugreek - 9 cooking recipes

Etymologically, the Russian name of the plant comes from the word “pazhit”, which means pasture. The healing properties of fenugreek have been known since ancient times. Thus, the Egyptians and Greeks ate it as a vegetable, and the seeds were used in embalming mummies. For medicinal purposes it was used as a remedy for baldness. The plant was used to facilitate childbirth and enhance lactation. Fenugreek tea helps relieve stomach cramps. The plant lowers blood sugar levels and is used externally for skin inflammation. The seeds were used as spices. The homeland of fenugreek is Lebanon, Syria. The plant is cultivated almost everywhere. The most common name for fenugreek as a spice is shamballa. The leaves and tender stems are eaten, and “green cheese” is produced from the dry plant. The spice has a nutty flavor. The content of this spice is high in curry (15-20%) and chutney. Add fenugreek to the dough when baking bread, or to the marinade. Coffee is prepared from the seeds, and salad is made from young plants. The mucilage obtained from the seeds is used in the textile and pharmaceutical industries. So, bactericidal plasters are prepared from it and colds are treated. It is very difficult to grind the seeds at home, so the spice can be bought in the store in powder form. However, keep in mind that the powder is slightly bitter, so it is recommended to use freshly ground seeds. Before using, they should be fried in a dry frying pan so as not to turn red, otherwise they will be bitter. Fenugreek is also known as fenugreek.