Methi Powder | Menthi Podi | How to Make Methi Powder
Methi Powder / Menthi podi is a very essential kitchen basic & at home it is one of ingredients I use on a daily basis. This powder comes handy & can be added to pickle's, rasam, dal & some chutney's that go well with it.
Methi Powder is made of slightly fried Methi seeds or Menthulu, which are later grind to a smooth powder. Quantity of adding this powder changes from one recipe to other. This powder is bitter to taste & when mixed with other dishes it totally adds a unique flavor, while the bitter taste just disappears.
Apart from cooking, this powder has numerous health benefits to it. You can use it as a face & hair mask & results are amazingly good.
Ingredients
1/4Cup methi seeds {Menthulu}
Directions
- Heat a pan with methi seeds.
- Dry roast them for few minutes or until they change their color to little dark brown.
- Switch off heat & allow them to cool completely.
- Grind them to a smooth powder.
- Store it in a air tight container & it stays good for 1month.
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