Ingredients
- 1 tsp methi (fenugreek) seeds
- 1 small piece of cinnamon bark, or ¼ tsp powder
- 1 cup water
- A squeeze of lemon, optional
Method
Soak the methi seeds in a cup of water overnight, with the cinnamon bark in the same glass.
In the morning, strain and drink the water at room temperature.
The soaked seeds can be chewed or added to a sabzi rather than discarded.
Add lemon if the taste is difficult. It does not affect what the preparation does.
If you take diabetes medication, mention this to your doctor. Fenugreek can add to a glucose-lowering effect.
Why it works
Nutrition, per serving
| Energy | Protein | Carbohydrate | Fat | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 kcal | 1 g | 2 g | 0 g | 1 g |
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