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IngredientsDried crumbled fenugreek leaves

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Grow Your Own Methi Leaves If you use a lot of fresh methi, you may want to grow your own at home. It can be raised directly in the ground, or it grows well in pots as well. The herb likes warm, fertile, well-drained soil. The sown seed should be kept moist until the leaves develop then it becomes relatively drought tolerant. This is an excellent video that shows how to grow and harvest methi. Harvesting Fresh Methi If you are using the leaves fresh, the younger they are, the less bitter the leaves will become. Once the plant stalks are 4-5" high, then they will be at their sweetest. Use these young leaves in bread dough, stuffing, or added to a fresh salad. Make sure to use the leaves only, not the stems. Once the leaves are 6-8," long, they begin to lose their flavor. Typically you would strip the leaves from the stem then cook them with chicken, potatoes, or even spinach. Dry Your Own Fresh Methi Leaves Your homegrown methi can be dried and stored. The leaves can be sun-dried or dry them in the microwave. Here is a page that describes this method very clearly.