Kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves)
It won't start without this! The true scent of butter chicken curry
Description
Dried fenugreek leaves. A magical herb that imparts a sweet, slightly bitter, caramelized maple syrup-like aroma to curries, essential for authentic Butter Chicken.
Classification: Hardcore, Herb, Magic Aroma, Butter Chicken Essential
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How to use
Ingredients
Instructions
- (Prep) Right before the curry is done, crush it finely between your palms and sprinkle it into the pot.
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Key spices
Sweet、burnt maple syrup-like aroma
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
(Irreplaceable - aroma absent in Japanese curry)
Pairing
Butter Chicken Curry / Paneer Curries
Trivia
[Trivia] It is no exaggeration to say that 80% of the reason Japanese people feel a 'distinctly authentic aroma' at Indian restaurants is due to Kasuri Methi.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] The ironclad rule is to use it for 'finishing aroma' without boiling. Crushing it in your hands causes the trapped aroma to explode.
Allergen
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