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What is or who is hilba?

Asked by gatablanca (37points) July 22nd, 2008

I’VE Heard of the word Hilba but not certain what it is

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gailcalled's avatar

Some context please.

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gatablanca's avatar

Well I think its some sort of herb

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gailcalled's avatar

Thinking, knowing or guessing? Have you googled?

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shilolo's avatar

Wikipedia says this about the actual herb. Hilbeh(yemenite%20hot%20relish) recipes abound.

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gailcalled's avatar

aka Fenugreek here (apparently used in curry powder.)

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gatablanca's avatar

ALSO IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH INDIA I BELIEVE

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gailcalled's avatar

@gata: shh—we read you LOUD and clear

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shilolo's avatar

@gata. If you read the wikipedia link, you would see that there are a number of names for the herb, including an Indian name.

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thanks shilolo

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