How to Use fenugreek in a Sentence

fenugreek

noun
  • The cleanup group and fenugreek growers on the beach then kept watch.
    Jason Daley, Smithsonian, 29 Mar. 2018
  • As the sauce begins to thicken, add the fenugreek leaves.
    Washington Post, 4 Jan. 2022
  • Stir in the dill, parsley, fenugreek and a few grinds of pepper.
    G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2023
  • Stir in the salt, crushed fenugreek leaves and garam masala, then check the seasoning and add the sugar.
    Richard Vines, Bloomberg.com, 12 Dec. 2020
  • The coating on the quail falls away in big tiles, crisp, sharp and a tad bitter from a good dose of fenugreek powder.
    Jenn Harriscolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2022
  • Cumin, fenugreek and other bold spices provide the pulse in the heady shrimp ulli theeyal.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2022
  • Add the asafoetida, fenugreek seeds and curry leaves; cook 1 minute.
    Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 18 Nov. 2020
  • On the side is a cup of the braising liquid, rich and warm with fenugreek seeds, cardamom and cinnamon.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2023
  • Now add the freshly ground fenugreek powder and red chili powder and cook for 1-2 minutes more.
    Charukesi Ramadurai, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 July 2021
  • Bright and smooth flavors of spinach and mustard greens with almost smoky notes of fenugreek, with a light spice and creamy — melt in-your-mouth — paneer.
    Veronica Hinke, chicagotribune.com, 14 Dec. 2017
  • In a second large bowl whisk together the fenugreek, tomato sauce, ginger, garam masala, salt and half the sliced chiles.
    Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 22 Apr. 2020
  • Place the seeds in a small pan with the cloves, coriander and fenugreek and toast over medium heat, making sure not to burn the spices, until fragrant.
    Dallas News, 20 Nov. 2020
  • The base for the shrimp ulli theeyal springs from cumin, fenugreek, onions and more introduced to one another in a hot pan slicked with sesame oil.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 2 Sep. 2022
  • Add the asafoetida, turmeric and fenugreek powder, and stir for 30 seconds.
    SFChronicle.com, 26 July 2019
  • One, a riff on doubles, is a shout out to street food and Trinidad: chickpeas jazzed up with cumin, ginger and fenugreek and piled atop a crisp-chewy saucer of fried plantains.
    Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Between the layers are sautéed spinach, ground paneer, cumin, and fenugreek leaf powder.
    Bloomberg News, oregonlive, 30 Nov. 2021
  • Chiles, ginger, cloves, cardamom, fenugreek and so many other notes sizzled the air.
    Soleil Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Nov. 2022
  • Instead of pork, chicken, beef or lamb, Taxim goes with duck flavored with spices like cumin and fenugreek.
    Nick Kindelsperger, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2022
  • Stir in the sugar, coriander, fenugreek and chile flakes and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 9 or 10 grinds of black pepper.
    Dallas News, 2 Nov. 2022
  • For instance, fenugreek is available both as an herb, which can be made into a tea, and as a supplement.
    Andrew Weil, Parents, 14 Aug. 2023
  • The aromatic kick, though, comes from the spice mix khmeli suneli, a blend of coriander, savory, fenugreek, black pepper, marigold and more.
    Jen Rose Smith, CNN, 5 Jan. 2022
  • Using their own kitchens, the women make the flatbreads daily — fenugreek, potato, plain and corn are among the options — and then deliver the rotis to the store.
    Shivani Vora, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2018
  • Add the coriander seeds, fenugreek leaves, cilantro, celery seeds, chile powder and chickpea flour.
    Tara Duggan, SFChronicle.com, 11 June 2019
  • Then came some heavier hitters: candy-like mango, a hint of fenugreek, punchy chiles, earthy tahini.
    Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 8 Mar. 2023
  • It's packed with flavor thanks to cumin and berbere (an Ethiopian spice blend of chiles, cinnamon and fenugreek, among others) and served with sweet-and-savory Brussels sprouts.
    Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 17 Nov. 2022
  • Bonus: This dish is packed with fenugreek, which is at least anecdotally thought to increase the milk supply of nursing mothers.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 21 Sep. 2019
  • Thread the chicken pieces onto skewers, season with a little more garam masala or fenugreek, if desired.
    Andreas Viestad, charlotteobserver, 7 Feb. 2018
  • This warm woody cologne is all about smooth warmth with top notes of spices like cinnamon, caraway and fenugreek, middle notes of ylang-ylang and jasmine and a base of sandalwood, oud and musk.
    Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 3 Sep. 2023
  • The next, my tines are hoisting cubes of pleasantly chewy cottage cheese flavored with a cashew nut sauce that’s gold with turmeric, sweet with fenugreek and rich with cream (methi chaman).
    Washington Post, 22 June 2021
  • One of the main ingredients used in Ethiopian food is a fragrant red spice called berbere which consists of chili, ginger, fenugreek, coriander, and cinnamon.
    Belle Bakst, Allure, 12 Mar. 2024

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