Fenugreek greens add flavour to meat, poultry, vegetables, salads and are frequently used to make methi parathas. The seeds are slightly bitter and commonly utilized in the preparation of pickles, chutneys and curries.
Some of the health benefits of fenugreek are as follows:
Some of the health benefits of fenugreek are as follows:
- Reduces cholesterol levels.
- Widely used by lactating women to boost milk supply.
- A natural remedy to control diabetes.
- Good for kidney trouble.
- Prevents colon cancer.
- Helps prevent cardiovascular diseases.
Steps (clockwise) on how to grow Baby Fenugreek:
- Punch holes in an aluminium foil tray.
- Fill three-fourth of the tray with black potting soil.
- Spread fenugreek (methi) seeds (that have been soaked overnight in water) evenly on top of the soil.
- Cover the seeds with little soil and lightly spray with some water.
- Ensure to water daily and enjoy fresh baby fenugreek in two to three weeks.
- When harvesting, cut just above the soil or uproot.
- To replant, use fresh soil and seeds.
- This plant grows well in summer, needs sunlight (not direct). Ensure to keep the tray in a shady place till the seeds sprout.
- Recipes for baby fenugreek or methi - Methi Parathas & Methi Chole and Goan Mince with Baby Fenugreek.
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