Diabetic’s
awareness Recipe.
Methi
Dana USALI.
How I use to hate this Menthe Usali or Methi dana Usali!!!
Look at me now …here I’m, sharing
the same fenugreek recipe with you all.
During our childhood whenever we use to visit my mom’s elder sister
means my Mavshi at Miraj, I could find this ‘Methi USALI’ daily on her kitchen
counter. By closing my nose I use to make face n ask her... Mavshi, why do you
eat this bitter Usali?? Don’t you know how to cook any other Usali?? Ask my
mamma... She’ll teach you...Later I came to know that her hubby was suffering
from high sugar level n she was giving him company. What a great lady!! This
happens only in India right my friends?? I was surprised to see this height of love.
Daily consumption helped my Uncle to some extent…Her belief in Home remedies
made me to learn this wonderful recipe from her.
Methi Dana or Fenugreek is a common
spice used in every Indian household. These seeds have both culinary and
medicinal value. These small, yellowish brown seeds were given to mothers including
me during post childbirth in order to stimulate breast milk production. I
learnt all this while studying Foods & nutrition in my graduation. After my son’s birth my mom use to make me
eat methi laddos, I remembered my Aunt, her love & affection for her hubby.
I started liking them for my baby.... They are rich source of minerals,
vitamins, Phytonutrients and dietary fiber; Methi seeds have a bitter yet
pleasing flavor and pungent aroma and all kids hate.
Health
benefits
Diabetes
management: Many studies show that regular
intake of fenugreek seeds can help to keep blood sugar levels under check.
These seeds are rich in dietary fiber, a major contributor to lower glucose
levels. This is especially beneficial to non-insulin dependent diabetics.
Healthy – wealthy Heart:
Regular consumption of fenugreek seeds helps lower bad cholesterol and
triglycerides (fat found in the blood). Since fenugreek seeds keep cholesterol
and diabetes under check, it helps lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
During Lactation:
Fenugreek is an herbal galactagogue (a substance that boosts milk production).
For centuries in India, fenugreek seeds have been given to lactating mothers to
increase breast milk production.
Anti-viral properties: Fenugreek seeds can help stave off viruses that cause colds
and sore throat. It also helps alleviate symptoms of both.
Anti-oxidant properties: Fenugreek seeds are loaded with antioxidants that help
fight free radicals, thus protecting cells from damage. This can even help
check cancer.
Alleviates PMS and menopause
symptoms: Fenugreek is claimed to help lessen
the effect of hot flashes and mood fluctuations, common symptoms of menopause
and PMS. Intake of fenugreek seeds also help regularize menstruation cycles.
Good for digestion: Add a handful of sprouted fenugreek in yoghurt to treat
diarrhoea, with lemon helps to pass gas and flatulence.
Skin & Hair: A paste made of
ground fenugreek and water is a common home remedy to treat pimples, burns and
even eczema. Mixing fenugreek paste in coconut oil or soaking in Aloe Vera Gel
& applying will help to control hair fall and also makes for an excellent
conditioner for your hair and scalp.
Methi Usali.
Ingradients :
Methi dana/
Fenugreek seeds- ½ cup
Jaggry/ Gur-
1tbsp (powdered)
Jeera /
Cumin seeds - ¼ tsp
Mustard
seeds- ¼ tsp
Red chilly
pd- ¼ tsp
Coriander
& curry leaves
Kitchen king
masala- ¼ tsp
Lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp
Salt to
taste
Oil- for
vagar
Coconut
gratings- ¼ cup (optional)
Onion &
tomato pieces (optional)
Method:
1. Soak methi
dana for 5-6 hours n then tie overnight to bring lengthy sprouts.
2. Next day
wash them thoroughly n drain the water.
3. Heat pan,
add oil n then put jeera or cumin seeds & mustard seeds.
4. When the splutter
add rest of the ingredients one buy one expect lemon juice.
5. Cook well
n when you get a nice aroma of fenugreek bring down from karayi.
6. Now add
lemon juice, garnish with coriander leaves n serve with Chapathis, puris or
Jowar Rotis.
It’s very
simple, easy, healthy & nutritious recipe…
Enjoy
friends…
*Avoid
coconut gratings for heart patients.
