What is Kasuri Methi in English?

Kasuri methi (also spelled kasoori methi) is dried fenugreek leaves in English. It's made by drying fresh fenugreek (methi) leaves until they turn a greenish-brown color. The leaves have a slightly bitter taste and are commonly used in Indian cooking to add flavor to dishes like curries, naan bread, and butter chicken.

Different names for the same ingredient:

• Kasuri/Kasoori methi (Hindi)
• Dried fenugreek leaves (English)
• Methi leaves (simplified English)
• Dried methi leaves

The fresh plant is called fenugreek or methi, while "kasuri" refers specifically to the dried version of the leaves. The dried leaves are shelf-stable and more concentrated in flavor than fresh leaves.