Methi sprouts,How to make methi dana sprouts,Fenugreek seed sprouts at home

Fenugreek means methi in hindi or marathi .Fenugreek is a very fragrant, super nutritious sprout.

 




Fenugreek is especially good for women!

Fenugreek sprouts are very healthy for the digestive system, as they lubricate the intestines. They also help with lowering cholesterol, balancing blood sugar levels, and are also good for asthma and sinus problems.they are rich not only in iron, but also in other nutrients like vitamin A, calcium and protein.Fenugreek is very rich in antioxidants and fiber so help to flush out the toxins from the body and also aids digestion, gives relief from gastric troubles and inflammation.It also have anti viral property so relieve from cold and sore throat.'



 Fenugreek sprouts have a mild light taste, I like to eat fenugreek sprouts as is for an afternoon snack, but you can add them to sandwiches or in a salad. Sprouts are very easy to grow, and are prefect for beginners and children to grow who want to see fast results, and they are healthy for you.

As with all sprouts, cleanliness is absolutely essential. While frequent rinsing is essential for growth and development, thorough rinsing is even more vital for safe, clean sprouts.
 
being bitter in taste its best to sprout methi seeds for more health benefits and reducing bitterness.
Sprouting fenugreek is every easy, depending on the climate ,it can take about 2-3 days to get nice sprouts from the seeds. if you keep it for more than three days than you will get tiny leaves from the sprouts.Just remember to soak and wash them well else they can become slimy and smell bad.

I had soaked them overnight on the second day nights itself I could see tiny sprouts appearing

Ingredients

1 cup methi dana  /fenugreek seeds,methi seeds
4 cups Water / Paani
Big deep bowl for soaking


Method:

1.To start your sprouts, soak your seeds in a bowl of cool water for 6 or more hours, or overnight, making certain that seeds are submersed and not floating on top of the water.



2.Drain the water completely in the morning and rinse well 2-3 times with enough water. Now put the soaked seeds in a colander and keep covered for a 3-4 days. you can tie them in a thin muslin cloth and hang  in the kitchen.

3.After 2 days you can see tiny sprouts coming out from the seeds.on third day you will see them sprouting beautifully. i have shown day wise pictures below .if you keep it for more than three days than you will get longer sprouts with tiny leaves on the sprouts.



 

Day 1




 

Day 2

Day 3

4 remember to  wash them and drain water completely daily  else they can become slimy and give a foul smell
5 Keep the sprouts in a airtight box in the refrigerator,easily stays well for a week.