FIELD LAMB LENTILS 100G - INDIA ( pozhitnik sennoi -semena )

What are Fenugreek Seeds?

Planeta Zdorovia Fenugreek Seeds (Shambala / Chaman) 100 g are whole fenugreek seeds, a traditional spice and herbal raw material valued both for flavour and for their naturally occurring plant compounds.

People usually choose fenugreek for:

• Adding a warm, slightly bitter, maple-like note to food.
• Enriching the diet with fibre and minerals using traditional herbs.

Natural Compounds and Properties

Fenugreek seeds contain several key components:

• Soluble fibre, including mucilage, which swells when in contact with water, giving a thickening effect in food.
• Iron and magnesium, naturally present minerals.
• Volatile compounds that provide the characteristic aroma, becoming rounder and nuttier after dry-roasting.

This is why fenugreek can taste intense raw but gentler when warmed.

How to Use in Cooking

Fenugreek has a long history in Indian, Middle Eastern, and North African cooking. Common ways to use it include:

• Added whole at the start of cooking.
• Ground into spice blends.
• Mixed into doughs, marinades, and pickles.

This makes it a practical choice for cooking from scratch or experimenting with traditional seasonings. Fenugreek can add character to lentil dishes, vegetable meals, and homemade curry bases.

Important Cautions

Due to its strong taste, fenugreek is best used with care:

• Introduce gradually in cooking to find the right amount for your palate.
• Large supplemental amounts are not suitable for everyone.
• Extra caution is advised during pregnancy.
• People using blood-sugar-lowering medication should consult a healthcare professional before regular use beyond normal culinary amounts.