Fenugreek seeds are musty yellow and rock-hard seeds are cuboid-shaped. Fenugreek seeds should be dry roasted and ground in a mortar before use. This is a very strong Indian spice that plays an essential role in the flavor of curry powder. Its bitter and sweet taste is used in soups, dal, bean and vegetable dishes, and fish and seafood dishes. Fenugreek seeds are rich in protein, and in some cultures both leaves and seeds are consumed as food.As a seasoning, seeds are used whole or ground in a variety of ethnic dishes.