Fenugreek Seeds

Fenugreek is used both as an herb (the leaves) and as a spice (the seed). The cuboid yellow to amber coloured fenugreek seeds are frequently used in the preparation of pickles, curry powders, and pastes. The seeds are used as seasoning for many dishes or in powdered form.The young leaves and sprouts of fenugreek are eaten as greens, and the fresh or dried leaves are used to flavour other dishes. The dried leaves - also called kasuri methi.

English: Fenugreek seeds
Tamil: Vendayam/Venthiyam (வெந்தியம்)
Telugu: Mentulu/Menthulu
Hindi: Methe (मेथी)
Kannada: Menthya
Malayalam: Ventayan/Uluva