Tuesday 16 February 2010

Sprouted Methi Seeds Pickles - Instant Version

Usually i have some frozen sprouted methi seeds in my freezer,which are quite handy to make out curries, gravies or anything with these sprouted methi seeds, here comes one of my simple pickles which really goes awesome as side for any sort of rice dishes, and these instant methi seeds pickles tastes awesome with slight sourness, bitterness and spiciness when served..This pickles hardly need just few ingredients and really quick to make out anytime and can be served immediately as side dish with rotis or rice dishes...U will get a fantastic, quick and easy pickles within few minutes just with sprouted methi seeds, red chilly powder, mustard seeds, lemon juice and turmeric powder..I have crossed this methi seeds pickles somewhere long back while reading a magazine and i'll prepare them very rarely..Today i prepared again these sprouted methi seeds pickles and served with potato kurma, we just loved it..Sending this pickles to CMT-Pickle guest hosted by Nivedita, event by Jagruti...


1cup Sprouted Methi seeds
2tsp Red chilly powder (or as u desire)
1/2tsp Turmeric powder
2tbsp Lemon juice
1tsp Mustard seeds
1/4tsp Asafoetida powder
Salt
Oil

Cook methi seeds with quarter cup of water in microwave oven for 5 minutes in high, strain the excess of water, dont throw the water, u can drink(its really healthy)...Heat enough oil,let splutters the mustard seeds and asafoetida powder,add the cooked methi seeds and saute for few minutes, add immediately the red chilly powder, turmeric powder, salt and cook in simmer until the oil get separates, add the lemon juice, cook for few seconds and put off the stove..

Serve immediately...

54 Expert Thoughts:

PJ said...

This sounds soo easy.I am sure to try this.First leme sprout the fenugreek and I will let u know how the pickle turned out

Tina said...

Spicy and tempting pickle...Healthy too...

Meena said...

What a unique recipe, Priya!!!It totally intrigues me about how the taste might be...Shall try and let you know!!

Deepa G Joshi said...

my granny used to me this pickle along with some raw mango..love the taste..

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simply.food said...

This is do original and innovative.Your recipes are so good I look forward to the daily up dates.One of my favorite foodie blogs.:)

Sushma Mallya said...

Thats really instant,and so easy too...nice one priya,

shanthi said...

This is gorgeous and seems interesting

Pina Colada said...

Wow thats a great way to take methi seeds...wud love to try it..

cookcurrynook said...

Wow! Looks so yummy, I can dip a finger into your pickle jar right now and lick it off!
Im off to sprout some methi...thanks so much for sharing this one!
You go lady! :)

Padhu said...

This sounds interesting .Simple and instant and also healthy .I liked your tips saying that we can drink that water in which the sprouts are cooked.

PriyaVaasu said...

From where do u get these ideas priya!!!! Pickle is so tempting!!!!

priya said...

yummy n simple, dear!

♥LOVE2COOK♥ said...

Wow, pickles! Yummyyyy! ;)

Cicily Antony said...

love the spicy red pickles...this one looks awesome...

Suparna said...

hey priya never knew methi sprouts caould be pickled :) looks interesting

Home Cooked Oriya Food said...

looks good!

Asha said...

That is really creative and healthy too.

kamala said...

Healthy and yummy pickle love any dish with methi.

Shri said...

Quite easy!!I love pickles and wish I could make some in the house..

Nandini said...

Nice twist Priya! Usually we used to add fenugreek in pickles aanaa neenga sprout panni picklesa senjitinga! Super ponga! Easya irukku!

rekhas kitchen said...

nic erecipe priya will try this for my dad looks spicy and yummmm...

A 2 Z Vegetarian Cuisine said...

Now that a healthy pickle..totally new to me Priya!!

Preeti Kashyap said...

Never thought they could be pickled...looks yummy priya.

Latha said...

Very healthy and yummy looking pickle.

Vrinda said...

New pickle to me...nice one Priya

DEESHA said...

wow, what a yummy pickle

RAKS KITCHEN said...

Thats really a cool idea priya!

Ambika said...

That is so healthy! My mom has been urging me to make this for so long...I guess its time to finally try it now :)

Madhuri said...

I love Methi. That's sounds intereseting

Silpa said...

Lovely dish priya. I love pickles

I will try it tom'w

Mrs.Menagasathia said...

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Vaishali said...

Hi Priya, I've never had a sprouted methi pickle and it sounds both super-healthy and super-delicious. Thanks for sharing this nutritious recipe.

Aparna said...

spicy & very much tempting:)

A Homemakers Diary said...

thats a real easy and creative dish. looks lovely am sure would taste lovely as well.

Priya Narasimhan said...

hearing sprouted methi for the first time..pickle looks delicious and would go well with curd rice.

shahana said...

Hearing it for the first time.Im book marking this.

Ruchikacooks said...

Sounds easy and healthy. A good change from mango pickles for thayir sadam. Sprouted methi is kinda new for me in cooking. Hope sprouts wont be bitter as venthayam.

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Daisy Blue said...

This is a new dish to me..never tasted before..will give a try soon!

Renuka Bedre - Rao said...

This is so interesting! loved its simplicity..Really tasty and delicious!

Gulmohar said...

I'm getting so many ideas about sprouted methi from many blogger friends..this looks so spiy n tempting Priya..Hope you had a wonderful V day :-)

Nostalgia said...

Umm...looks delicious. I can feel the spice just looking at it. Great idea to sprout the methi. will have to give that a shot

notyet100 said...

yummy,,,new for me

Cham said...

I really imagine how it tasted this pickle, too bittery?

Swathi said...

priya,

Very good healthy pickle. I am hearing sprouted methi seeds for the first time.

Preety said...

i am seeing so many sprouted methi seeds recipe, that fun part of any great event that you can see one ingredient in so many diverse form..

pickle looks so spicy love the orange color

Umm Razeen said...

hai Priya!Such a wonderful recipe. Could you please tell how to prepare the sprouted methi seeds and also Can we refrigerate this pickle for a week or so?

SE said...

This looks really tempting..should give this a try !!

Gita said...

Wow...very interesting pickle dear...looks really spicy and tasty...I am definitely going to try this :)

Vaishali Sharma said...

Priya..This is very new to me! Looks so yummy and gorgeous red colour is perfect!

Anjum said...

wow ..so innovative and healthy too..

Vanamala Hebbar said...

Interesting...nice pic

my kitchen said...

Never tried pickle from methi seeds. good one dear

AdukalaVishesham said...

a spicy pickle with a healthy touch... looks really delicious.. definitely a must try

Nisha said...

Sounds great, bookmarking this one:)