Black mustard seeds have a hard black aril that needs to be removed first. They are an oily mustard and probably not a good choice to replace white (yellow) mustard seeds in a recipe. Brown mustard may be a good choice as well. The mustard seeds should probably be soaked before using, if you intend to use them whole.
Fenugreek is a bitter spice often used in the seed form that may aid in reducing blood sugar levels in diabetics. But it has side effects, the most dangerous being that, historically, it has been used to help induce labor in pregnant women.
Both aniseed & fennel have the same flavour & taste. Only difference is that the fennel seed is smaller, also called Vilaithi Sauf.
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Some recipes that highlight the unique flavor of fennel seeds include roasted fennel with Parmesan, fennel seed-crusted pork tenderloin, and fennel seed biscotti.
You can use mustard seeds, fennel seeds, or cumin seeds as substitutes for fenugreek seeds in a recipe.
I fear not... I tried drinking fenugreek tea with fennel and it made my boobs bigger, but my hips are still as small as they were, unfortunately!
A suitable substitute for fenugreek in recipes is to use mustard seeds or fennel seeds, which can provide a similar flavor profile.
The Tamil name for fennel seed is "Perunjeeragam."
Tarragon can be substituted for anise seed. Another substitute can be fennel seed. Try a pinch of crushed fennel or anise seed as a substitute for a teaspoon of tarragon.
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.
Saunf is called fennel seeds in English.
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