Fenugreek Powder 50g
A little of this potent powder transforms a dish:
Curry Bases & Gravies: The essential ingredient for the authentic taste of Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, and dhal. Often added early and cooked in oil to "bloom" its flavour.
Spice Blends: A key component in homemade curry powder and garam masala.
Flatbreads & Doughs: Knead a small amount into dough for naan or paratha for a savoury, complex flavour.
Vegetable & Potato Dishes: Add a pinch to sautéed greens, potato curries, or eggplant dishes for depth.
How to Use: For the best and most authentic flavour, fenugreek powder is often "bloomed" by frying it gently in oil or ghee for 30 seconds at the beginning of cooking before adding other ingredients. This step unlocks its full aroma and reduces any raw bitterness.
A Word of Caution: Fenugreek powder is extremely potent. Always use sparingly—½ to 1 teaspoon is usually sufficient for a large pot of curry. Too much can make a dish unpleasantly bitter.
Storage: Keep in an airtight container in a cool, dark, and dry place to protect its potent aroma.
Ingredients: 100% Ground Fenugreek.
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Recipe for Fenugreek powder
🍗 Restaurant-Style Butter Chicken 🍗
Serves 4 | Fenugreek shines in the final garnish
Key Stages Using Fenugreek Powder:
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Marinade (2+ hours):
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1.5 lbs (700g) chicken thighs
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1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
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1 tsp fenugreek powder
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1 tbsp lemon juice
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1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
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Base Gravy:
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3 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp oil
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1 onion, puréed
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1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
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1.5 cups tomato purée
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1 tsp fenugreek powder (first bloom in oil)
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1 tsp garam masala
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1 cup cream
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Finishing Touch:
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Crush 1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi) between palms and stir in last
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Why Fenugreek Powder Wins Here:
✅ Flavor alchemy: Bittersweet notes balance tomatoes’ acidity
✅ Aroma trigger: Releases sotolon (same compound in maple syrup) when heated
✅ Texture: Powder blends seamlessly (unlike whole seeds)
Other Top Fenugreek Powder Recipes:
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Ethiopian Berbere Spice – With chili and korarima
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Middle Eastern Halva – Enhances sesame sweetness
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Digestive Tea – ¼ tsp powder + honey + hot water
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Vegan “Egg” Substitute – 1 tsp per tbsp water (mimics yolk’s sulfur notes)
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