It is in the family 'Fabaceae'.
The name fenugreek was derived from the Arabic word 'Hulbah'.
Mainly the Fenugreek seeds and leaves are used.
In cooking we use the seeds.
It has medicinal value also.
Fenugreek is a major component of curry masala. It also used for pickling or making pickle powder and sambar powder.
Fenugreek seeds are nutritious and help to proper digestion, and hunger.
It is useful for diabetic patients to accurate their sugar level.
It reduces the blood cholesterol and triglycerides in your body.
Iron content in these seeds helps you to produce sufficient blood.
It also enhances the metabolic rate of your body.
Fenugreek powder is good for cough and throat infections.
Fenugreek is a component in the flour of dosa and idly.
Fenugreek paste is better remedy for dandruff and to avoid the foul smell in body.
Fenugreek contains protein, vitamin C, Niacin, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Sodium, Zinc, Copper, Manganese and selenium.
It also has a substance called 'diosgenin' which is equivalent to the female hormone estrogen.
Ladies use this to make porridge with or without broken rice for the production of plenty breast milk and to strengthen backbones.
If you include this ingredient in suitable dishes, it makes your skin soft.
Fenugreek helps to lose over weight. You can include it in your meal in various ways for that. You can also try these below tips to save from obesity.
Consume fenugreek powder with honey in the morning.
Eat sprout fenugreek seeds early in the morning.
Fenugreek tea is better to reduce weight. You can add its powder in your tea.
Soaked fenugreek paste is also good for that.
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