'Methi' is the Indian name for Fenugreek and 'Kasuri Methi' in English translates to 'Dried fenugreek leaves'. Fenugreek is an annual plant in the family Fabaceae, with leaves consisting of three small obovate to oblong leaflets. It is cultivated worldwide as a semiarid crop. Its seeds and leaves are common ingredients in dishes from the Indian subcontinent, and have been used as a culinary ingredient since ancient times.