Since early childhood we are urged to eat our green vegetables. Amongst the least favourites though are the green leafy ones. Palak ( Spinach), Methi (Fenugreek), Shepu/ Sua ( Dill), Chawli ( Amaranth), Lal Maath ( Red Leafy Amaranth), Mayalu/ Vali Bhajji ( Climbing Spinach), Bathua/ Chandan Batva (pigweed/ white goosefoot), Chuka ( Sorrel) etc.
As kids we were encouraged to eat our greens . We grew up loving them in all combinations and today one green leafy vegetable is a must everyday. Thankfully I managed to cajole my kids into eating and eventually enjoying these vegetables. While spinach is happily consumed with paneer ( cottage cheese) , cheese, corn or fried in oriental preparations, Methi is left to be cooked with the popular potato. Guess that way it is easy to consume.
We were introduced to methi in its various forms
Seeds: Used for tempering Upmas, Pumpkin curry, Kadhi.and in special ladoos
Sprouted Seeds: Khichadi, salad
Young leaves: Salad , pan fried vegetables
Greens: Vegetables, Salads, Daals, Theplas, Namkeens
Dried: To flavour curries, tikkas, chicken gravies
There is a lot to be said for the benefits of Methi.
As kids we were encouraged to eat our greens . We grew up loving them in all combinations and today one green leafy vegetable is a must everyday. Thankfully I managed to cajole my kids into eating and eventually enjoying these vegetables. While spinach is happily consumed with paneer ( cottage cheese) , cheese, corn or fried in oriental preparations, Methi is left to be cooked with the popular potato. Guess that way it is easy to consume.
We were introduced to methi in its various forms
Seeds: Used for tempering Upmas, Pumpkin curry, Kadhi.and in special ladoos
Sprouted Seeds: Khichadi, salad
Young leaves: Salad , pan fried vegetables
Greens: Vegetables, Salads, Daals, Theplas, Namkeens
Dried: To flavour curries, tikkas, chicken gravies
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| Sprouted Methi Seeds |
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| Young Methi leaves |
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| Young leaves |
Methi is a natural source of protein, calcium, phosphorus and iron and its mineral and vitamin contents are also very high and this is easily absorbed by our body. Regular use of methi seeds reduces deposits of fat in the body and lowers cholesterol.They are highly beneficial in the treatment of diabetes.
The most effective way to eat methi seeds is to sprout them a little, then dry the sprouts, powder them and include in the everyday diet. You can have it in powdered form, as a decoction and herb tea.
Paste of the fresh leaves and coconut milk applied over the scalp is believed to prevent hair-loss, promote hair growth, preserve its natural color, delay graying of hair and make it silky soft.
Add the powder of methi seeds with coconut oil and massage it on your scalp. Wash it off the next day with cold water. This helps to prevent premature graying of hair.A paste of methi leaves mixed with vinegar is good for treating dandruff.
Applying the paste of methi leaves and turmeric on your face is very good for pimple and blackhead prone skin.
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