Fresh fenugreek in Los Angeles?

[sushigirlie]

I've never seen it but would like to cook it.

[trojans]

it is a staple in persian food. You can find it at persian markets. In farsi it is called Shanbalileh.

[sushigirlie]

Thanks for the tip. Any Persian market you can recommend on the Westside (or otherwise in greater LA)? No need to confirm it has fresh fenugreek.

[trojans]

On pico just east of Beverly Drive there are multiple Persian/Jewish markets.

[film_score]

Elat Market (on Pico 1 block east of Robertson) and Glatt Mart literally right next door both generally have it...

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Elat Market
8730 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA

[boogiebaby]

You can find it at most indian markets that sell fresh produce. In Hindi, it's called "methi".

[sushigirlie]

To answer my own question,

I've seen fresh fenugreek at Jordan Market in Westwood and Pioneer Grocery in Artesia. I actually haven't spotted it at the Indian grocery stores in LA.

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Jordan Market
1449 Westwood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024

[boogiebaby]

Not sure which Indian stores you frequent, but India Sweets and Spices in Northridge and Canoga Park carry it, as does Bombay Market in Chatsworth. I also buy it from Valley Produce in Reseda, and the middle eastern markets on Balboa/Devonshire and Balboa/San Fernando Mission. Sometimes the indian markets don't have it out and you have to ask for it. They also sell it chopped and frozen -- Deep and Laxmi are two brands I've tried. The frozen one works well for aloo methi (potatoes with fenugreek leaves) and murgh methi (chicken with fenugreek leaves).

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Valley Produce
18345 Vanowen St, Los Angeles, CA 91335