11 Substitutes for Fenugreek Leaves – Chef's Pencil

11 Substitutes for Fenugreek Leaves – Chef's Pencil

HomeCooking Tips, Recipes11 Substitutes for Fenugreek Leaves – Chef's Pencil

Not many people use fenugreek regularly. Although it is a medicinal plant that has been harvested for centuries for its properties and is a staple in Indian cuisine fenugreek is not that popular.

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Indian chutney curry and other sauce based dishes contain fenugreek. It is also a great addition to your meat rub. It is a very versatile leafy green that is well known and appreciated in Indian Mediterranean North African and Middle Eastern cuisines.

Fenugreek is used as a vegetable when it comes to the fresh leaves as a flavoring when it comes to the dried version of the herb and as a spice when it comes to the seeds. Pretty complex! But here’s how you can substitute fenugreek leaves to mimic its flavor profile.

The unique aroma encompasses a mix of nutty accents sweet undertones and a spicy fresh vibe. Fenugreek reminds you of burnt caramelized sugar.