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(Text)ExOTIC HERBS- 105 –
harvest seeds, wait until fall, when the plant has died
and the seedpods are mature; let them dry completely
before picking.Keep It Fresh
Fenugreek leaves can be frozen or dried. Dried leaves
offer more robust flavor than fresh, so store according
to your flavor preference (see freezing and drying directions on pages 19-20).In the Kitchen
Dishes: salads, stews, curries, breads,
sauces, rice, chutneys
Prep: Chop fresh leaves and add to any
savory dish.
Serve: Fresh leaves are delicious in veg-
gie and meaty curries, rice, sautés, and
stews, especially with potatoes and spin-
ach. They’re often baked into savory
Indian breads, like naan, paratha, and
chapati. Use the leaves toward the end
of cooking. Use just a pinch of dried
leaves for robust flavor in sauces and
cooked dishes, along with onion, ginger,
and garlic.SUBSTITUTIONS
- Celery leaves
- Watercress
- Spinach or kale
PAIRINGS
Fruits and Vegetables:
carrots, cauliflower, celery,
coconut, lemon, eggplant, mango,
mushrooms, okra, onions, peas,
peppers, potatoes, shallots,
spinach, tomatoes
Proteins: beef, beans, cashews,
chicken, chickpeas, eggs, fish and
seafood, lamb
Seasonings: allspice, anise,
basil, bay leaf, cardamom,
cayenne, chili peppers, cilantro,
cinnamon, cloves, coriander seeds,
cumin, curry leaf, curry powder,
fennel, garam masala, garlic,
ginger, jalapeño, lemongrass,
lemon juice and zest, lime juice
and zest, mint, mustard, nutmeg,
paprika, parsley, pepper, poppy
seeds, red pepper flakes, saffron,
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