DESCRIPTION

Fenugreek is an annual in the bean family. (For information about fenugreek
seeds, see here.) The dried leaves have a grassy, nutty aroma. Look for intensely
green dried leaves when buying fenugreek; a paler green is an indication of age,
and the herb will have less flavor. (Be sure to store dried fenugreek in a dark
place so it won’t be bleached by light.) In India, the word for fenugreek is methi;
the term kasuri methi is used specifically for the dried leaves. In Indian cooking,
fenugreek is used both fresh, like spinach, and dried; it also figures in Pakistani,
Iranian, and other Middle Eastern cuisines.