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Leaf
Fenugreek leaves (methi) are aromatic greens—fresh bunches with bitter maple-celery perfume, or dried kasuri methi crumbled into curries at the end. Fresh leaves fill parathas and saag; dried leaves are crushed between the palms as a finish. Balance bitterness with fat, tomato, or dairy. Strip tough stems. A little dried methi goes far. Keep fresh bunches cold; store dried airtight.
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Nutrition
Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100 g edible portion
Amount per 100 g
- Total Fat 8.07 g
- Saturated Fat 2.24 g
- Trans Fat 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 2.39 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 3.44 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Sodium 41.3 mg
- Salt 0.1 g
- Total Carbohydrate 46.8 g
- Dietary Fibre 31.8 g
- Total Sugars 5.16 g
- Complex / starch 14.3 g
- Protein 9.99 g
- Water 30.2 g
- Energy 300 kcal
- Water 30.2 g
- Carbohydrates 46.8 g
- Protein 9.99 g
- Fat 8.07 g
- Saturated Fat 2.24 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 2.39 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 3.44 g
- Omega-3 0.52 g
- Vitamins 122 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.11 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.16 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 2.06 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.51 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 3 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 39.7 µg
- Vitamin C 30 mg
- Vitamin E 1.95 mg
- Vitamin K 28.9 µg
- Minerals 421 mg
- Major Minerals 419 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
- Iron 1.5 mg
- Salt 0.1 g
Vitamins
vitamin-c: 30 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.11 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.16 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 2.06 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.51 · vitamin-b6: 0.3 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 3 · vitamin-b9-folate: 39.7 · vitamin-e: 1.95 · vitamin-k: 28.9 ·
Minerals
Leaf tissue is fibre- and water-forward with low energy density.
History
Culinary leaves defined herb and salad traditions worldwide.