Alternative to Fenugreek in curry?

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Is there an alternative to dried Fenugreek in curry? Is it required?

score 5 · Accepted Answer · answered Aug 05 '10 at 05:28

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Fenugreek is one of those flavours that you can't really substitute. However, I've been cooking Indian for a couple of years now, and I get by fine without it.

answered Aug 05 '10 at 05:28

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And a lot of dishes are better without it.. – Brendan Long Sep 15 '10 at 19:39

score 2 · Answer 2 · edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:33

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There are lots of different curries. Many use fenugreek, and many don't. My favourite one uses garam masala, cumin, coriander and turmeric.

edited Apr 13 '17 at 12:33

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answered Aug 04 '10 at 22:43

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Some garam masala recipes will include fenugreek. – rackandboneman Dec 14 '17 at 16:04

score 0 · Answer 3 · edited Dec 14 '17 at 00:07

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Fenugreek seeds have a bitter taste, with the same flavor compounds as maple syrup. Once cooked, the flavor mellows out. Best fenugreek substitutes are yellow mustard seeds, masala curry powder, maple syrup or burnt brown sugar.

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answered Dec 13 '17 at 23:19

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score 0 · Answer 4 · answered Dec 14 '17 at 01:12

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I've never done much with fenugreek/curry cooking-wise, but when I make certain pickles I typically use fennel to replace fenugreek. I can't speak much to the flavor, but I know that fennel has a mapley smell like fenugreek seeds.

answered Dec 14 '17 at 01:12

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Alternative to Fenugreek in curry?

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