Health benefits of fenugreek seeds :
This sprout fenugreek seeds have been used in many traditional
medicines as laxative, digestive, and as a remedy for cough and bronchitis.If used
regularly, fenugreeks may help control cholesterol, triglyceride as well as high blood
sugar (glycemic) levels in diabeticsFenugreek seeds added to cereals and wheat flour
Fiber in the seeds help lower rate of glucose absorption in the intestines thus
controls blood sugar levels. The seeds are therefore recommended in diabetic diet.
Help lower blood LDL-cholesterol levels by inhibiting bile salts re-absorption in the
membrane from canceIt is also rich in many vital vitamins including thiamin,
(bread) or made in gruel, given to the nursing mothers to increase milk synthesis.
Fiber in the seeds help lower rate of glucose absorption in the intestines thus
controls blood sugar levels. The seeds are therefore recommended in diabetic diet.
Help lower blood LDL-cholesterol levels by inhibiting bile salts re-absorption in the
colon. They also bind to toxins in the food and helps to protect the colon mucus
membrane from canceIt is also rich in many vital vitamins including thiamin,
pyridoxine (vit.B-6), folic acid, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin-A and vitamin-C that are
essential nutrients foroptimum health.
Finally add a table spoon of raw gingelly oil .
It'll act as a non chemical preservative
No need to refregirate this pickle
Ingredients:
Sproutted Fenugreek - 1 Cup
Dry chilly powder - 1 Tbs
Thick Tamarind juice - 2 Tbs
Turmeric powder - 1 tsp
Mustard seeds - 2 tsp
Asafoetida - 1tsp
Gingelly oil - 4 Tbs
Roasted fenugreek powder - 1 tsp
Salt - as you need
Method:
Soak fenugreek in water by 6 hours and drained and tied in a cotton cloth by 6 hours.
Then you'll got this sproutted fenugreek
In a pan heat gingelly oil
add mustard seeds to splutter then add asafoetida
add turmeric powder and dry chilly powder
Then add the sproutted fenugreek seeds
mix well with the oil and allow to cook sometime
and then add freshly roasted and powdered fenugreek powder , salt and a little jaggery
Jaggery is for a light sweet taste to overcome the bitter taste of fenugreek
But the little bitter taste is very good for Diabetic patients
Finally add a table spoon of raw gingelly oil .
It'll act as a non chemical preservative
No need to refregirate this pickle
Will recommend this to my granny !!!
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Yes Divya ... very little bitter, but it can enjoyable:)
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sounds bit diff but seems to be a healthy one
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This is a very nice and healthy pickle recipe..will definitely try it out Punitha.
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ReplyDeletePunita, very interesting recipe/pickle. I know of several different recipes we use with fenugreek but have never tried this.
ReplyDeletewhen to thick tamarind paste while making the pickle
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