Dry roast or fry in oil at the beginning of making a curry. Adds a distinct nutty flavour.

The leaves (also referred to as Methi) and seeds are used in cooking, imparting a distinctive sharpness to curries and vegetable dishes. Fenugreek seeds are an important ingredient in Panch Phora, the Indian seed blend that is fried in oil at the commencement of making a curry.