Fenugreek is an annual plant of the pea family, Fabaceae, grown as a semi-arid crop in many parts of the world. Both its seeds and its leaves are everyday ingredients in the cooking of the Indian subcontinent, and the small, hard, amber-coloured seeds are the form most kitchens keep to hand. Ours are grown by organic farmers without synthetic fertilisers or pesticides, then cleaned and packed in small batches in Sri Lanka so that each lot can be checked properly before it leaves us.
100% organic certified by USDA Organic and Control Union. Those two certifications mean the growing and handling of these seeds have been inspected and verified by independent bodies against recognised organic standards — not simply described as organic by us. For you, it is a straightforward assurance about how the crop was farmed and how the seeds reached the pack.
- Whole fenugreek seeds, ready to toast, temper or grind as your recipe requires
- Grown by organic farmers without synthetic fertilisers or pesticides
- Cleaned and packed in small batches in Sri Lanka
- Free from artificial colours, flavours and preservatives
Fenugreek seeds carry a firm, slightly bitter note that softens and turns rounded once warmed in oil, which is why they are usually added early rather than at the finish. A few seeds tempered in hot oil at the start of a curry, a dhal or a fish dish will set the base note for everything that follows. They can be dry-roasted and ground into a spice blend, soaked until they soften, or left whole in slow-cooked dishes and pickles. Use them sparingly at first: a small quantity goes a long way, and too many will push the bitterness forward. Like many spices, they keep best in a sealed jar away from heat and direct light. Fenugreek has long been valued in Sri Lankan kitchens and traditional households.
Lakpura works with organic growers across Sri Lanka to bring the island's spices to your kitchen in the form they are best used.
