In the Arab world, this spice is called "Helbah" or "Helbeh". This variety is very strong and more pronounced in smell and taste than that known in Europe or Asia.
In the Arab world, this spice is called "Helbah" or "Helbeh". This variety is very strong and more pronounced in smell and taste than that known in Europe or Asia.
In the kitchen :
- In Moroccan cuisine, it is used especially in "R'fissa": a dish made with msemen (puff pastry Moroccan pancakes), chicken, onions and a little lentil.
Very good and often served after childbirth to give strength. The bsissa has some.
- Without forgetting the colombo powder, in Caribbean cuisine, which also contains this spice.
- Fenugreek can also be incorporated into Egyptian bread.
In seed or powder, fenugreek has many properties:
Virtues and other uses:
- This spice is famous for stimulating the appetite: dilute 1/2 teaspoon of powdered fenugreek in a glass of water, and drink as soon as you wake up. Follow a course of a few weeks.
- Fenugreek is also good for diabetes and cholesterol (acts on fat metabolism).
- It treats stomach aches, fevers, chronic cough, bronchitis, colds.
- Strengthens the metabolism
However, it is not recommended during pregnancy.
The fenugreek sold by Souk Oriental comes directly from Tunisia where this spice is prepared and ground by hand.
All our spices are pure without coloring, preservatives or various additions (such as starch...)
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