Methi ( Fenugreek)Sprouts Salad; Diabetes Friendly Thursday

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While at that topographic point are many dissimilar salads that I could receive got written nearly today, I wanted to percentage something special too unique. H5N1 salad that is extremely salubrious too nutritious. That is why I brought alongside me the methi sprouts salad alongside cucumber.

When nosotros intend of methi or fenugreek seeds, what forthwith comes to ask heed is the bitterness of methi/fenugreek. It is interesting that in ane lawsuit the methi seeds are sprouted, the sprouts receive got no bitterness inward them. Believe me when I nation that they are non bitter. All the to a greater extent than argue to sweat making this salad. We all know that whatever sprout is healthy. It is also a known fact that methi seeds receive got several potent  wellness benefits. It is peculiarly helpful for diabetics inward the rule of blood saccharide levels. Studies receive got shown  significantly reduced saccharide levels inward the urine afterward regular consumption of fenugreek. I could proceed too on nearly the benefits of methi seeds too may forget nearly the salad!;) You tin read to a greater extent than nearly the wellness benefits of methi  inward the footnotes. Cucumber is cooling too refreshing to the body. You tin read to a greater extent than nearly that besides inward the footnotes.

Now let's acquire dorsum to the salad. This is such a unproblematic too slow salad that it volition last gear upward inward no time. The solely fourth dimension that it takes is for methi seeds to sprout, but if you lot already receive got the sprouts ready, the salad tin last gear upward inward five mins!! It actually is that simple!

Servings: 2

Ingredients:

Methi seeds: ii tablespoons, heaped
Cucumber: ane medium sized
Lemon zest: 1/2 tsp ( optional)
Lemon/lime juice: from ane lemon/lime ( I used 50:50)
Green chillies: 1 medium-sized, chopped finely.( whatever sort of greenish chillies tin last used)
Cilantro/ coriander leaves: 1 tbsp, chopped
Freshly grated coconut: 1/2 tbsp ( optional) for garnishing.
Salt to taste

For tempering:( optional)

Coconut oil: 1 tsp
Mustard seeds: 1/2 tsp
Hing : a pinch
Curry leaves: 1 sprig

Method:

To sprout the methi seeds:

Soak the method seeds inward H2O for 4-5 hours. Drain the H2O completely. Cover the container alongside a moisture stuff or newspaper towel.  Keep it similar that for a 24-hour interval atleast. You volition run across it sprout the side past times side day. I kept it for ii days every bit I wanted longer sprouts.

To brand the salad:

Wash the cucumber too chop it finely. Take it inward a bowl. Add the methi sprouts to the bowl. Add lemon zest, lemon /lime juice, salt, chopped cilantro too mix well.  Garnish alongside freshly grated coconut.

For tempering: ( optional)

Heat kokosnoot fossil oil inward a frying pan. Add mustard seeds. Once the mustard seeds splutter, plough off the flame. Add hing too curry leaves.

Add this to the salad too mix well.

Keep refrigerated until gear upward to serve.

Serve alongside rice/roti or relish a bowl or past times itself! Once again, I am bringing this to Fiesta Friday hosted past times our dearest friend Angie@The Novice Gardner. Quinn@Dad Whats4dinner is co-hosting for the offset fourth dimension alongside the seasoned host Naina@Spice inward the City.

Cooking made easy:

Other ingredients similar grated carrots, corn, cherry tomatoes, pomegranate seeds tin last added to this dish. It is real versatile.

Footnotes ( Tip for salubrious living):

Fenugreek or methi seeds are strongly pungent too aromatic seeds. They are used inward cooking usually inward the Indian cuisine.It has been traditionally used to cure digestive issues too to increment milk production inward lactating mothers. The medicinal benefits of the methi seeds are beneficial non solely inward the diabetics, but for the anemic, lactating mothers, perimenopausal  women too fifty-fifty during catamenia to ease cramps. 

It is also supposed to hold testosterone levels inward men.You tin read to a greater extent than inward the references provided below.

Studies advise that the amino-acid 4-hydroxy isoleucine present inward the fenugreek seeds facilitates insulin secretion inward the human body. In addition, fiber inward the seeds helps lower charge per unit of measurement of glucose absorption inward the intestines thus controls blood saccharide levels. Fenugreek seeds are so strongly recommended inward the diabetic diet. 

Methi seeds attention cut back cholesterol inward the body, peculiarly LDL. This is due to the fact that fenugreek seeds are rich inward fiber too the presence of saponins. It also patently has 25% galactomannan which is a natural soluble fiber which is specifically related to reduced run a jeopardy of cardiovascular issues.It also has a gumming kernel called mucilage which when mixed alongside H2O expands too becomes gelatinous. This is helpful for adding volume to the meals , causing early on satiety too so acts every bit an appetite suppressant.. It is also helpful inward preventing digestive issues too constipation every bit this mucilage acts every bit a laxative.

The mucilage inward fenugreek is also purported to attention salve sore pharynx too cough.

Fenugreek seeds receive got compounds that receive got estrogen similar properties that helps inward Women's wellness issues. Diosgenin inward fenugreek increases the amount of pectus milk produced inward lactating women.Emmenagogue is supposed to attention menstruating women past times opening upward obstructed menses too making the porcess of catamenia function smoothly too comfortably.Disogenin too estrogenic isoflavones acquaint inward fenugreek helos cut back menopausal symptoms similar mood swings, depression, cramps too abnormal hunger pangs.

Fenugreek is also supposed to attention preclude colon cancer due to strong anti-carcinogenic potential due to the diverse saponins too other compounds present.

Methi seeds are rich inward B-complex vitamins, vitamin A, C & K too rich inward minerals such every bit copper, potassium, iron, calcium, selenium, zinc, magnesium too manganese.

References:
http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-733-FENUGREEK.aspx?activeIngredientId=733&activeIngredientName=FENUGREEK
http://www.nutrition-and-you.com/fenugreek-seeds.html
http://www.medindia.net/patients/lifestyleandwellness/fenugreek.htm

Disclaimer:
I am non a nutritionist or dietitian. My cognition too data is based on my question and reading from dissimilar resources. Please consult your Dr. or dietitian before making any changes to your diet.

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Food for thought:

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