Cumin is also known as musky wheat or fenugreek. The ground seeds are added to basturma and combined with garlic, giving it that distinctive aroma. In the kitchen, it is added in powder form to various meats, chicken, vegetables, as well as to meatballs and baked potatoes.

Fenugreek is rich in nutrients. Its seeds are high in proteins, minerals, vitamins, and phytonutrients. It is a rich source of choline, diosgenin, and tigogenin. It also contains a wide range of minerals such as copper, iron, magnesium, and manganese.

Its origin dates back to antiquity when it was used as a medicinal plant.