How to Make a Homemade Fenugreek Substitute
I've experimented with different substitutes and created this recipe that will help you achieve a similar flavor using common ingredients found in most kitchens.
Servings: 1
Calories: 29kcal
Ingredients
Fenugreek Powder Substitute
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- ½ teaspoon coriander powder
Substitute for Fenugreek Leaves
- 1 cup mustard greens finely chopped
Best Fenugreek Substitute in Curry
- ½ teaspoon Kasuri methi for every teaspoon of fresh fenugreek leaves
Instructions
Ground mustard and coriander powder mixture:
- To make it, simply mix one teaspoon of ground mustard with half a teaspoon of coriander powder. Use it to replace 1 teaspoon of fenugreek powder required in your recipe.
Chopped Mustard Greens:
- One cup of finely chopped mustard greens can replace one cup of fresh fenugreek leaves in any recipe.
- However, mustard leaves are spicier than fenugreek leaves, so you might want to adjust the amount to suit your taste buds.
Kasuri Methi:
- Dried fenugreek leaves have a more concentrated flavor than fresh ones, so you'll only need half a teaspoon for every teaspoon of fresh fenugreek leaves in your recipes.
- Simply crush the dried leaves between your palms and add them to your dish to get that distinctive fenugreek flavor.
Notes
- Try toasting the Kasuri Methi lightly in a pan before adding it to your recipes, this will help enhance its flavor and make it more fragrant.
Nutrition
Calories: 29kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1694IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 1mg