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
  • Stir in the dill, parsley, fenugreek and a few grinds of pepper.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2023
  • Add the asafoetida, fenugreek seeds and curry leaves; cook 1 minute.
    — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 18 Nov. 2020
  • The lounge looked like a college cafeteria and smelled of fenugreek.
    — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 26 Nov. 2025
  • The lounge looked like a college cafeteria and smelled of fenugreek.
    — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
  • Cumin, fenugreek and other bold spices provide the pulse in the heady shrimp ulli theeyal.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2022
  • 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
  • With winter in the rear-view window, fresh fenugreek (or methi) is about to go out of season.
    — Anita Jaisinghani, Houston Chronicle, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Chiles, ginger, cloves, cardamom, fenugreek and so many other notes sizzled the air.
    — Soleil Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Nov. 2022
  • Between the layers are sautéed spinach, ground paneer, cumin, and fenugreek leaf powder.
    — Bloomberg News, oregonlive, 30 Nov. 2021
  • Ancient Egyptians used fenugreek and ladanum to treat wrinkles.
    — Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 25 Sep. 2024
  • 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
  • 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
  • Whisk yogurt in a large bowl, add the brown onion paste, salt, black salt, garam masala, fenugreek leaves powder and cumin powder and mix well.
    — Shivani Vora, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • 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
  • 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
  • Add the coriander seeds, fenugreek leaves, cilantro, celery seeds, chile powder and chickpea flour.
    — Tara Duggan, SFChronicle.com, 11 June 2019
  • Thread the chicken pieces onto skewers, season with a little more garam masala or fenugreek, if desired.
    — Andreas Viestad, charlotteobserver, 7 Feb. 2018
  • Add the asafoetida, turmeric and fenugreek powder, and stir for 30 seconds.
    — SFChronicle.com, 26 July 2019
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • In a small skillet over high heat, combine coconut oil, mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds, making sure spices are mostly submerged in fat.
    — Max Falkowitz, WSJ, 23 Nov. 2018
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the fenugreek, paprika, allspice, black pepper, cayenne, cumin, and salt.
    — Popular Science, 17 Mar. 2020
  • Choose among dishes like vegetable biryani, paneer butter masala, and methi matar malai, a creamy curry flavored with sweet green peas and earthy fenugreek leaves.
    — Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 3 Jan. 2025
  • This list is not exhaustive, so anyone considering taking fenugreek should first talk to their healthcare provider.
    — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 18 May 2026
  • The sage, wild basil, fenugreek, and other herbs give off a soothing scent throughout the day, acting as wearable aromatherapy.
    — Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 June 2022
  • The lemonade is green with tarragon, the food full of marigold, summer savory and blue fenugreek, a spice that appears in almost no other cuisine on earth.
    — Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026

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