What is fenugreek?

Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is a plant that stands around 2–3 feet (60–90 cm) tall. It has green leaves, small white flowers and pods that contain small, golden-brown seeds.

For thousands of years, fenugreek has been used in alternative and Chinese medicine to treat skin conditions and many other diseases 

Recently, it has become a common household spices and thickening agent. It can also be found in products, such as soap and shampoo.

Fenugreek seeds and powder are also used in many Indian dishes for their nutritional profile and slightly sweet, nutty taste.

Nutrition facts

One tablespoon (11.1 grams) of whole fenugreek seeds contains 35 calories and several nutrients:

• Fiber: 3 grams
• Protein: 3 grams
• Carbs: 6 grams
• Fat: 1 gram
• Iron: 20% of the Daily Value (DV)
• Manganese: 7% of the DV
• Magnesium: 5% of the DV