{"product_id":"abido-fenugreek-powder-helbeh-50g","title":"Abido Fenugreek Powder (Helbeh) 50g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbido Fenugreek Powder\u003c\/strong\u003e is finely ground fenugreek seed (helbeh naameh \/ methi powder) - the warm, maple-bitter spice behind Lebanese helbeh cake, Yemeni hilbeh paste, Egyptian fenugreek tea, curry powders, pickles and marinades. Abido Spices has been Lebanon's best-known spice house since 1950 - still family-run, grinding and blending at its own ISO 22000-certified factory in Naameh, just south of Beirut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlready ground, so there is no toasting or grinding to do: stir it straight into dough, batter, curry bases, spice rubs or a cup of hot water with honey. The sachet keeps the powder dry and fragrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFenugreek tea\u003c\/strong\u003e – Stir 1\/2 tsp into a cup of hot water, steep 5 minutes and sweeten with honey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurries \u0026amp; dals\u003c\/strong\u003e – Add 1\/2 tsp with the other ground spices; a little goes a long way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHelbeh cake \/ hilbeh\u003c\/strong\u003e – Use 1-2 tbsp in the semolina batter, or whisk 1 tbsp with water, garlic and lemon for hilbeh paste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRubs \u0026amp; marinades\u003c\/strong\u003e – Blend 1 tsp with paprika, cumin and garlic for chicken, lamb or roast vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhole or ground?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis sachet is ground fenugreek powder (helbeh naameh on the Arabic label). For whole seeds see our other Abido listings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it bitter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFenugreek is naturally bitter; it mellows with cooking, and a pinch of sugar or honey balances it in drinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it the same as methi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes - methi is the Indian name for fenugreek; helbeh\/hilbeh is the Arabic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat allergens does it contain?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNone listed in the ingredients; Abido's pack states it may contain traces of wheat (gluten), sesame and mustard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow is it delivered?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracked UK delivery – free on orders over £45 from our London warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64110822162762,"sku":"237129315885","price":2.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/8630\/3818\/files\/s-l1600_d001e65a-d9a0-4187-81e5-3244236488f6.jpg?v=1793049461","url":"https:\/\/levarafoods.com\/products\/abido-fenugreek-powder-helbeh-50g","provider":"Levara Foods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}