Let’s see how to make methi sprouts at home from fenugreek seeds with step by step instructions and pictures. Sprouting of methi seeds increase their nutritional value and tastes amazing.
About Methi Dana Sprouts
Methi Sprouts or fenugreek seeds sprouts are very nutritious and easily germinate at home without any fancy equipment. In this post, I will share two ways of making methi seeds sprouts-with or without a sprouts maker.
We can use methi seeds sprouts for making salad, sabji, sandwiches, and garnishing for soups. After sprouting, the bitterness of the seeds is almost gone.
For making sprouts, first, dry methi or fenugreek seeds are soaked for overnight and then strain extra water. After that kept them in a warm place to get germinated or for sprouting.
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Sprouting of methi seeds will take around 24-36 hours and this depends on the weather conditions. In summers, they grow fast and in Winters time taken is little longer.
Once the sprouts are ready, transfer them to an air tight container and store them in the refrigerator. They stays good for up to 5-7 days. Whenever you want to consume, wash them properly with clean water and then consume as while sprouting there will a possibility of bacterial growth in them.
Don’t throw away the soaked water you strained from soaked seeds. Either you can drink it or use for hair wash. It is a amazing tonic for hair growth.
Benefits of Eating Methi Sprouts
All Fenugreek or methi leaves, seeds, and sprouts are known for their therapeutic and immune-boosting properties. They have amazing health benefits.
- Methi seeds are good for controlling and lowering blood sugar levels.
- They contains a good amount of soluble fibre which gives a feeling of fullness. It is good for people those looking for weight loss.
- Consumption of methi seeds sprouts also helps in lowering cholesterol levels and improving heart health.
- It also possess anti-viral properties, and effectively help in relieving symptoms of cold, sore throat, and sinusitis.
- Fenugreek may help regulate menstruation cycles and alleviate the discomfort, hot flashes, and mood fluctuations, which are common symptoms of PMS and menopause.
- Methi dana sprouts helps in improving digestion.
- Rich in antioxidants and protect us from free radical damage.
How to Grow Methi Sprouts at Home-Step by Step Guide
1.First wash methi seeds with clean water and soak them for 8-10 hours.
2. After that, strain water completely.
3. Now to make sprouts we can use two ways. One with using a sprouts maker and another with a wet cloth.
Method 1: Methi Sprouts With a Sprouts Maker
- Transfer half of the soaked methi seeds in a sprout maker and spread it in a layer. Cover and keep it at a warm place for about 24-36 hours depends on the weather conditions. In summers the germination or sprouting process is fast while in winters it takes little more time.
Method 2: Methi Sprouts Without a Sprouts Maker(Using a Wet Cotton Cloth)
1.Wet a thin cotton cloth and squeeze is nicely. Now transfer the remaining soaked methi seeds on this wet cloth and close the ends. Put it in a bowl and cover it.
2. Put the bowl at a warm place for about 24-36 hours depends on the weather conditions.
3.Check them once after 24 hours, if not done leave them for another 4-5 hours and check.
4.Once the methi dana OR fenugreek seeds are germinated well, don’t wash them at this stage. Transfer them to an air tight container and keep them refrigerated till required.
5. Whenever you want to consume them, take out from the refrigerator and wash them well and only then consume.
Serving Suggestions
Serve methi dana sprouts as a salad, or add in vegetables, soups or in making sandwiches.
Tips and Tricks
- After soaking strain water from seeds as much as possible. Because the extra moisture may help in the bacterial growth or fungus.
- Time of sprouting depends on the weather conditions. Germination of seeds is fast during summers and slow in winters.
- After sprouting don’t wash methi sprouts but store them in an air tight container and refrigerate till needed.
- Wash the sprouts just before consuming.
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How to Make Methi Sprouts at Home | Fenugreek Seeds Sprouts
Ingredients
- ½ cup methi seeds
- Water for soaking
Instructions
- First wash methi seeds with clean water and soak them for 8-10 hours.
- After that, strain water completely.
- Now to make sprouts we can use two ways. One with using a sprouts maker and another with a wet cloth.
Method 1: With a sprouts maker
- Transfer half of the soaked methi seeds in a sprout maker and spread in a layer. Cover it and keep it at a warm place for about 24-36 hours depends on the weather conditions. In summers the germination or sprouting process is fast while in winters it takes little more time.
Method 2: Without a sprout maker and using a wet cotton cloth
- Wet a thin cotton cloth and squeeze is nicely. Now transfer the remaining soaked methi seeds on this wet cloth and close the ends. Put it in a bowl and cover it.
- Put the bowl at a warm place for about 24-36 hours depends on the weather conditions.
- Check them once after 24 hours, if not done leave them for another 4-5 hours and check.
- Once the methi OR fenugreek seeds are germinated well, don’t wash them at this stage. Transfer them to an air tight container and keep them refrigerated till required.
- Whenever you want to consume them, take out from the refrigerator and wash them well and only then consume.
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