A plant belonging to the Fabaceae family, fenugreek leaves are used as a herb and the seeds as a spice. India is the largest fenugreek producer in the world.Fenugreek methi seeds consists of the dried ripe seed of Trigonella foenumgraecum L.Colour : Caramel to light yellowOdour and taste of fenugreek methi seeds are typical, a bit of celery and bitter. Free from foreign odour and taste, such as mustiness or rancidity.Fenugreek seeds are hard, stony, yellowish brown and angular. They have a warm and penetrating aroma, which becomes more pronounced on roasting. Fenugreek leaves a strong bitter aftertaste.It is commonly encountered in global cuisine, in preparations ranging from pickles to maple syrup.