Fenugreek Seed

Fenugreek is annual plant in the family Fabaceae, with leaves consisting of three small obovate to oblong leaflets.

Botanical Name: Trigonella foenum-graecum

Common Name: Methi, Fenugreek

Cultivation and Production: India is a major producer of fenugreek and Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya pradesh are major fenugreek growing states.

In India, it is mainly harvested February and March.

Availability: Round the year

Packing: We can serve as per buyer required weight in various Jute, PP Bags & Paper Bags packing as per buyer requirement.

Traditionally, fenugreek seeds are being used in a wide range of culinary recipes, especially in spice mix. Fenugreek is one of the chief ingredients in Indian curry and masala powders. The seeds either in the forms of whole seeds, sprouted, powder, sauce or as paste used in a variety of savory dishes in many parts of Middle-East, India, Mediterranean and Central Asian regions. The seeds should be added in small quantities in food since they possess strong aroma and bitter taste. Dry fry under light heat in order to mellow their flavor.

Fenugreek seeds are rich source of minerals, vitamins, and phytonutrients, Non-starch polysaccharides (NSP), includesaponins, hemicellulose, mucilage, tannin, and pectin. 100 g of seeds provide 24.6 g or over 65% of dietary fiber also provide 323 calories.
Fenugreek seeds are high in soluble dietary fibre like Galactomannan, which help lower high blood sugar(glycemic) levels in diabetics.
Its seeds have been used in many traditional medicines as a laxative, digestive, and as a remedy for cough and bronchitis.
Fenugreek seed has cardiovascular benefits due to the presence of galactomannan. It lowers the risk of heart attack. It is also an excellent source of potassium which counters the action of sodium to help control heart rate and blood pressure.
Fenugreek seeds added to cereals and wheat flour (bread) or made into gruel, given to the nursing mothers may increase breast milk production.
According to studies if fenugreek used regularly, helps to reduce cholesterol level, especially that of the low density lipoprotein (LDL). Fenugreek helps flush out harmful toxins. It relieves indigestion and helps treat constipation.