Kasuri Methi (dried fenugreek leaves) as a herb is also known for its medicinal purposes.
The use of it in the traditional medicine system Ayurveda to promote digestion and induce labor proves that it serves many health benefits.
Its medicinal qualities include being anti-diabetic, anti-carcinogenic, hypocholesterolemic, antioxidant, antibacterial and anti-fungal.
Helps With Gastrointestinal Problems.
Helps in reducing cholesterol.
Helps in controlling diabetes.
Helps in preventing respiratory problems.
Helps in preventing skin diseases like acne,sunburn and pimples.It also helps to remove dead cells from the skin and replaces them with a new one to keep skin healthy.
Kasuri Methi is often used as a condiment i.e. it is used as a substance that adds flavour to the food.It has a slightly bitter taste but when added to a dish,it enhances the flavour of the dish and evokes our taste buds.
Kasuri Methi combines well with starchy vegetables like carrot and potatoes.It is an essential part of a popular Indian dish, a stew known as “Aloo methi”.
Kasuri Methi is often mashed and sprinkled over curries and vegetable dishes just before serving,to add flavour.
Kasuri methi is used in many dishes of Indian cuisine,for instance,in a curry known as “Methi Matar Malai” (made with Kasuri Methi, peas and cream) and in yeast bread known as “Methi naan” (a flatbread that is eaten with stew).
Kasuri Methi is also used to add flavour and aroma to gravy dishes and raita.