Description
Sun-dried fenugreek leaves are generally known as Kasuri methi. It is used in various Indian dishes including curries and snacks, as it gives vegetables and other ingredients a delicious flavor.
Fenugreek is used as a spice (seeds), a herb (dried or fresh leaves), and vegetable (sprouts, fresh leaves, and microgreens). The distinctive maple syrup aroma of fenugreek is because of a chemical compound called sotolon.
Zafran Naturals Kasuri methi has a fresh aroma and is completely pure in nature.
Nutritional Facts
Serving Size | 100g |
Energy | 49 Kcal |
Protein | 4 g |
Total Lipid (fat) | 1 g |
Carbohydrate | 6 g |
Fiber | 1 g |
Calcium | 395 mg |
Iron | 2 mg |
Phosphorus | 51 mg |
Health Benefits:
- Lowers cholesterol
- Beneficial for skin
- Good for heart
- Maintain Diabetes
- Normalize blood lipids
Usage:
Fresh fenugreek leaves are an ingredient in some curries, such as with potatoes in cuisines of the Indian subcontinent to make “aloo methi” curry. Sprouted seeds and fenugreek greens are used in salads. Roast and add it to curries, to enhance the aroma and flavor. Add it to the whole wheat dough to make flavourful rotis and parathas. Use it as a condiment for flavoring various curries and subzis. This herb is a very popular ingredient in handi recipes.