You can use mustard seeds, fennel seeds, or cumin seeds as substitutes for fenugreek seeds in a recipe.
You can substitute fenugreek powder with mustard powder, cumin powder, or curry powder in a recipe.
A good replacement for fenugreek in a recipe is to use mustard seeds or celery seeds, as they have a similar flavor profile.
Caraway seeds or cumin seeds can be used as substitutes for ajwain seeds in a recipe.
No. It is a flowering plant. Fenugreek seeds are used in cooking and seeds come from flowers.
Fenugreek substitutionFor the seeds, substitute 1 tsp fenugreek seeds with 1 tsp yellow mustard seeds.For the leaves, substitute 1 Tbs chopped fresh fenugreek leaves with:1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves1 Tbs chopped fresh Chinese celery leaves1 Tbs chopped frehsh celery leaves1 Tbs chopped watercress leavesFenugreek, if being used for cooking, has a sweet flavor. It is used in artificial maple flovoring. I think it has an odor like maple syrup, but is also close to fennel bulb and seed. It has also been used for centurys as a lactaid-enhancing drug by nursing mothers- it is supposed to increase supply when taken in high doses over a 10-14 day period of time.
Pickles or gherkins can be used as a substitute for cornichons in a recipe.
Green tomatoes can be used as a substitute for tomatillos in a recipe.
Gelatin can be used as a substitute for agar powder in a recipe.
Butter or margarine can be used as a substitute for shortening in a recipe.
You can use ground coriander, chili powder, or a combination of paprika and ground fennel seeds as substitutes for cumin powder in a recipe.
Artichoke hearts can be used as a substitute for hearts of palm in a recipe.
Basil leaves can be used as a substitute for shiso leaves in a recipe.