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Methi Seed Powder in Lunch Buttermilk
Half a teaspoon of roasted methi powder stirred into a glass of salted buttermilk with lunch, for fibre and fullness.
The Ayurvedic view of methi
Methi (fenugreek) seeds are bitter and rich in soluble fibre that turns slippery in water. They are used in food, hair packs and, with medical guidance, as part of blood-sugar diets.
Fenugreek seeds are rich in soluble fibre that swells in liquid and slows digestion, which can help you feel full. Roasting reduces the bitterness. Buttermilk is light, cooling and low in calories.
Ingredients
- ½ tsp roasted methi seed powder
- 1 glass thin buttermilk
- Pinch of salt and roasted jeera
How to prepare
- Stir methi powder, salt and jeera into buttermilk; let it sit for five minutes.
How to use
- Drink with lunch on most days for a few weeks.
Helpful habits
- Lightly roasting methi seeds reduces bitterness.
Precautions
- Methi can lower blood sugar; people on diabetes medicine should monitor. Avoid large amounts in pregnancy.
- Can lower blood sugar; check with your doctor if you take diabetes medicine.
- Avoid large amounts in pregnancy.
- Traditional use; scientific evidence is limited. Do not stop prescribed medicine.
Frequently asked questions
Why roast the seeds?
- It reduces bitterness and makes it easier to digest.
Will my sweat smell of methi?
- Sometimes, at higher amounts; it is harmless.
Why does sweat smell of maple after methi?
- A natural compound in methi causes it; it is harmless.
