fenugreek

The spices - turmeric, black pepper, coriander, 'fenugreek' , cumin and cayenne - formed something similar to a basic Madras curry powder, missing only the sweeter spices.

Other common spices used with it in curries are coriander, 'fenugreek' , cumin and chile.

There is no part of the world that is not home to a variety of spices; cumin, coriander, fennel, 'fenugreek' , nigella, sesame, anise, the list is endless.

Spices such as coriander seeds, cumin, black peppercorns, 'fenugreek' , and chillies are blended with coconut, roasted until quite dark in colour, and then fried giving a toasted nutty taste and lending a dark colour to curries.

Meanwhile, exports of chilli, coriander, turmeric, cumin, 'fenugreek' and fennel have gone up sharply.

They knew by long practice just how much 'fenugreek' or black mustard seed a dish asked for.

At some point in the last year, my lovely mother-in-law gave me a kit for growing Indian cooking herbs - 'fenugreek' , coriander and cumin.

Generally, all spices except 'fenugreek' and mustard shortened the food transit time.

The Nepalese use spices such as cumin, chili, turmeric, fennel, 'fenugreek' , mustard seed, coriander, and the mixed-spice masala.

You can grow them yourself from mung beans, brown lentils, chickpeas, 'fenugreek' seeds or alfalfa seeds.

Another study presented at the same meeting combined edible oils from 'fenugreek' , cumin, and pumpkin seed as well as oregano oil, and found that the oils may enhance insulin sensitivity and lower blood pressure in diabetic rats.

Popularly known as methi, 'fenugreek' seeds are an essential spice of an Indian kitchen.

Some of the herbs that have been shown to help with inadequate or slow milk supply are raspberry, nettles, anise, 'fenugreek' and fennel seeds and alfalfa.