Fenugreek seeds are valued for their slightly bitter, nutty, and aromatic flavor. They are widely used in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine, where they add depth to curries, stews, bread, and spice mixes.

The seeds can be roasted to intensify their taste or ground into powder for sauces and marinades.

In traditional Ayurveda and Mediterranean folk medicine, fenugreek seeds have been used to support digestion and as a general tonic.