Fenugreek

Fenugrec

What it is

It is the smell of commercial curry powder and of maple syrup imitation both — the compound responsible, sotolon, is the same. People who eat a lot of it genuinely smell of maple, which has caused more than one unnecessary medical consultation.

In the kitchen

Toast it barely, and stop before it darkens. A second too long and the bitterness becomes the only thing you taste.

Goes with

Turmeric Cumin Ghee Tomato Garlic Ginger Red lentil Cilantro / Coriander

Same species

Blue fenugreek Dried fenugreek leaves

Also used with

Amba Byadgi chilli Urad dal Mustard oil Berbere Niter kibbeh

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