Fenugreek seeds are small, hard, brownish-yellow seeds that are rectangular in shape. They have a strong aroma, a somewhat bitter taste, and a burnt-sugar flavor. Fenugreek seeds are used in cooking and as medicine. They are a popular ingredient in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking, where they are known as methi. Fenugreek seeds are commonly ground and used as a spice, or mixed with flour for bread. They can also be eaten raw or cooked. Fenugreek seeds contain a substantial amount of fiber, phospholipids, glycolipids, oleic acid, linolenic acid, linoleic acid, choline, vitamins A, B1, B2, C, nicotinic acid, and niacin.
