Tuesday 15 April 2014

What Are The Culinary Uses Of Kasoori Methi Or Dry Fenugreek Leaves?

Kasoori Methi is dried leave of Fenugreek plant; it has been used as herb and also as a condiment in India since a long time. The bitter taste of this condiment adds extra flavor to food and its aroma is unique and special. Apart from taste and smell its massive health benefits are major reasons behind its use. Methi is available in raw form easily in vegetable markets, these leaves can be taken and washed, wash them two three times to clear all the dust, keep them for a while in a sieve to let the water drop out and later dry them in microwave. Now you have homemade KasooriMethi which is richer in color and aroma and without losing an inch of their health benefits. If this process seems tedious you can buy packed KasooriMethi from any grocery, choose packed instead of loose as packed content holds its freshness and smell longer than loose.

Culinary Uses of Kasoori Methi

Kasoori Methi or dry fenugreek leaves are commonly used as a pickle ingredient; along with other spices these dry leaves are added with pickles for bitter taste and also to improve its nutritional value.

Freshly prepared or well stored KasooriMethi can be sprinkled over Lentils, soups and juices. This will not only enhance taste but also provides special aroma and great nutritional benefits.

KasooriMethi with potatoes is an easy to make and serve cuisine very popular in India. Prepare boiled, dried and mashed potatoes with all spices like onion, garlic, coriander, turmeric, red chili and when these are about to cook add KasooriMethi and keep them on a low heat. This will make a nutritious, tasty and aromatic cuisine to be served with simple Wheat bread or baked Wheat bread.

Kasoori Methi or dry fenugreek leaves also add smacking flavor to dried Cauliflower, prepare cauliflower without gravy with or without potato. Add Kasoori Methi according to the quantity, ideally one teaspoon of for one person. Do not forget to add a teaspoon of sugar, chopped ginger and garnish with Coriander in the end. Cauliflower will taste like never before.

One most easy and best way to enhance taste of your food is by stuffing 'Roti' or 'Parantha' with Kasoori Methi. When your are about to roll the flour paste to make 'Roti' or 'Parantha' sprinkle one teaspoon of 'Kasoori Methi'. This will improve the taste and will also ensure nutrition. One can also use Kasoori Methi while making potato stuffed 'Parantha'.

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