1. Spiced Chickpea Salad with Fenugreek Seeds
Ingredients:
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
In a large bowl, combine all
ingredients
Toss to coat and season with salt
and pepper.
Serve chilled or at room
temperature.
2. Fenugreek and Garlic Naan
Ingredients:
1 cup warm water
1 teaspoon active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus
more for dusting
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions:
In a large bowl, combine warm
water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand
for 5 minutes, until foamy.
Add salt, flour, olive oil, fenugreek seeds, and garlic to the yeast mixture.
Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
Punch down the dough and divide it into 6 equal portions.
Roll each portion into a thin oval shape.
Place the naan on a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown.
3. Fenugreek and Spinach Soup
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups vegetable broth
1 (10 ounce) package frozen
chopped spinach, thawed and
squeezed dry
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Heat olive oil in a large pot over
medium heat.
Add fenugreek seeds and cook for
one minute, until fragrant.
Add onion and garlic and cook
until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in vegetable broth and bring
to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer
for ten minutes.
Add spinach and cook until
wilted, about 2 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper to
taste. Serve hot.
These are just a few ideas to get you started. Fenugreek seeds can be added to a variety of dishes, both sweet and savory. Experiment with different combinations and find your favorite ways to use them!