Fenugreek whole seeds lend a bitter and sweet flavor the reason it is used in soups, dals, bean and vegetable dishes, and fish and seafood dishes. Fenugreek seeds are rich in protein and in some cultures both the leaves and seeds are consumed as a food. As a seasoning, the seeds are used whole or ground in a variety of ethnic cuisines. Fenugreek is rich in protein and helps with appetite control.