by Philip Youngwood Fenugreek Fenugreek: What is it? Fenugreek is plant found in Asia and South Europe and grows in semi-arid conditions. The seeds of the fenugreek plant are commonly used as an additive to curries due to its strong flavour. It is also used for a variety of health concerns due to its chemical compounds. Fenugreek includes proteins which are high in Lysine, an essential amino acid, and Tryptophan, a precursor for serotonin. It contains high concentrations of ascorbic acid (