Fenugreek

Fenugreek, or "methi," is a plant in the legume family. Both its leaves and its seeds are used as an herb or spice in Indian cooking. Fenugreek is a staple in Indian cooking, imparting that characteristic savory bitterness in methi dishes. So it follows that India is one of the largest producers of fenugreek in the world. Methi dana (seeds) are used in a vaghaar for certain dishes like kadhi and dal dhokli and they are used as a base for pickles and so much more. Outside of Indian food, fenugreek also has a long culinary history. It was used to flavor wine in Ancient Rome as far back as the first century AD. Today, it is used to create a "maple" flavor in pancake syrup.
Recipes featuring Fenugreek:
Butter chicken wings

Smothered Butter Chicken Wings

Methi malai green beans in the pan

Methi Malai Green Beans | Green Beans in Fenugreek Sauce

Methi dal

Methi Dal | Moong Dal with Fresh Fenugreek

Plate of malai chicken kabab

Chicken Malai Kabab (Creamy Chicken Kebab)

Achari chicken

Achari Chicken

Bhindi do pyaza

Bhindi do Pyaza

Methi batata nu shaak or "aloo methi"

Aloo Methi | Methi Batata nu Shaak | Fenugreek Potato Curry

Bowl of lila chana

Lila Chana nu Shaak | Green Garbanzo Bean Shaak

Bowl of methi matar malai

Methi Matar Malai | Fenugreek and Peas Cream Curry

Methi na gota with spiced yogurt dip

Methi na Gota | Methi Pakora | Gujarati Fenugreek Fritters

Pot of chicken tikka biryani

The Best Chicken Tikka Biryani

Ringan methi nu shaak

Ringan Methi nu Shaak

Lila marcha nu athanu

Gujarati Green Chili Pickle (Marcha nu Athanu)

Dhebra in a bowl

Dhebra, A Traditional Gujarati Bread

Chili Pickle recipe by Indiaphile.info

Lal Marcha nu Athanu (Chili Pickle)

Paneer bhirji

Paneer Bhurji (Paneer Scramble)

Bowl of dal makhani

Dal Makhani – Instant Pot and Stovetop Methods

Pouring Gujarati dal over rice.

Grandma’s Gujarati Dal

Fenugreek toast recipe by Indiaphile.info

Spicing Up Basic Toast with Fenugreek

One Pot Herbed Chicken Tagine with Split Peas by Indiaphile.info

One Pot Herbed Chicken Tagine with Split Peas

Sweet potato shaak in the pan

Shakkariya Methi nu Shaak (Sweet Potato Fenugreek Saute)

Savory Puff Pastry Bites (Khari Biscuit) by Indiaphile.info

Khari Biscuits (Savory Puff Pastry Bites)

My Ultimate Comfort Food: Yogurt and Garbanzo Bean Flour Gravy (Kadhi)

Kadhi (Yogurt and Garbanzo Bean Flour Gravy)