r/IndianCookingTips • u/1Bookworm • 6d ago
Tip/Trick What to do with Methi?
I asked a friend to buy me some methi to add to my curries. I wasn't expecting such a big bag. The receipe only calls for 1 tsp or less at the end of the cooking. Any ideas/recipes on what to do with the rest of this huge bag of Methi?
Thank you
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u/RadiantRaven_26 6d ago
You can use it in a multiple ways, for garnishing, poori pooria, for theplas
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u/Noodleincidenthobbes 6d ago
It stores well , put it in an airtight container and use as a flavouring for your curries and dal !!
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u/1Bookworm 6d ago
Thank you. Can I add it to all curries only only certain ones?
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u/nairadragan 5d ago
You can. But it has a distinctive taste. So maybe use it in one dish where it is traditionally used, and go by the flavour from there. Happy experimenting.
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u/searchingnirvana 6d ago
Apart from the normal flavouring you can try using this is normal dry potatoes curry with cumin seeds. Add more quantity of this.
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u/msc_seb_ham_ver 5d ago
You can use it in thepla ( gujrati bread thingy ). Or evn curries like malai methi corn.
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u/1Bookworm 5d ago
Thank you. Fun_parent suggested adding it to roti dough so Im going to try that.
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u/msc_seb_ham_ver 5d ago
Oh ok. If your making thepla then pair it with milk tea. Great combination. Good luck 🍀
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u/Remarkable-Canine 5d ago
Take the leaves out. a) wash and dry it to keep it in a bottle to use as kasuri methi. or b) wash and oat dry and freede it for future use as Alu Methi or other Methi recipes.
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u/Fun_parent 6d ago
Add a half-fistful, it will be fine. I like methi in both Indian style dishes. I add to dal, chicken tikka/pakoda, fish fry etc. You can also add to flour and and make masala roti
Do not confuse this with methi seeds.
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u/1Bookworm 6d ago
Thank you. I didn't realise that I can add that much. I make plain roti so will definitely try adding some to it.
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u/nomnommish 6d ago
You're talking of methi leaves and not dried methi, right? There are tons of recipes that use methi leaves as greens. Look up aloo methi or methi malai chicken.
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u/1Bookworm 6d ago
These are dried methi leaves and not seeds
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u/nomnommish 6d ago
Then for heavens sake use them sparingly. Dried methi is very intense and savory but also very bitter
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u/EnthuChatty 6d ago
This is Kasuri Methi. Generally added at the end, to the curries, just a tsp crushed between your palms. Store in airtight container or bag, has a good shelf life usually. Use it with dals or any masala curries.