Fenugreek is an ancient herb and is mostly used in Middle East, Northern- Eastern Africa and India. The herb can grow to be about two feet tall. It blooms white flowers in the summer and has very aromatic seeds. Fenugreek is used both as an herb (the leaves) and as a spice (the seed). The fenugreek leaves have bitter-sweet flavor and used as a regular green vegetable in Indian cuisine like dals and vegetables. Fenugreek leaves and stems are rich in calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. It acts as a medicine as well as an embalming agent. Fenugreek seeds are small, hard and slightly bitter in taste and are rich in vitamin E. Ground fenugreek seeds are a traditional ingredient in Indian curry, powders and pastes.