FENUGREEK SEEDS (MAITHI DANA)

Basic Info:

Fenugreek belongs to the pea family and its aromatic, pod-like seeds, whole or ground into powder, add flavour to cuisine throughout South and West Asia, the Mediterranean, Central Europe, and North Africa. Its sprouts and leaves are edible as well. Fenugreek is redolent of burnt sugar, which is why it’s used in chutneys and to make imitation maple syrup.

Nutritional Value:

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, these are the nutrition facts for 1 teaspoon, or 3.7 grams (g) of fenugreek seeds:

• Calories: 12  Kcal
• Protein: 0.85 g
• Total Fat: 0.24 g
• Carbohydrates: 2.16 g
• Dietary fiber: 0.9 g
• Sodium: 2 mg
• Calcium: 7 mg
• Iron: 1.24 mg
• Magnesium: 7 mg
• Phosphorus: 11 mg
• Potassium: 28 mg
• Zinc: 0.09 mg
• Vitamin C: 0.1 mg
• Thiamine: 0.012 mg
• Vitamin B-6: 0.022 mg
• Folate: 2 mcg
• Vitamin A: 2 IU

Health Benefits:

• Helps in controlling diabetes
• Aids digestion
• Lowers cholesterol