Kasuri Methi

1. Antioxidant Properties:

Kasuri methi has amazing antioxidant properties and it helps reduce oxidative stress which is the major cause of many diseases. Regularly consuming methi leaves in any form be it kasuri methi, methi leaf powder or fresh methi leaves will help improve immunity and reduce oxidative stress.

2. Improves Digestion:

Kasuri methi when added to food acts as a natural appetizer and helps improve digestion. For kids who don’t eat well, it is a good idea to sneak in kasuri methi into their food, it will help improve their digestion. Just add a tbsp or two of kasuri methi while making chapathis for them and they will never know 🙂

3. Anti Cancer Properties:

Methi leaves in any form has potential anti cancer properties and this applies to kasuri methi as well. Try to include methi leaves in your diet often to remain healthy and free of all diseases including cancer. Many people think kasuri methi can be added to only certain gravies like paneer butter masala, methi mutter malai, etc but it can be added to all stir fries and even in breads.

4. Anti Diabetic Properties:

The usage of fenugreek for diabetes is so famous that you will find most of the diabetic patients well aware of the benefits of fenugreek for keeping their blood sugar levels stable. Not only fenugreek seeds, dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi) also keeps the blood sugar levels stable and is good for diabetic patients.

5. Anti Ulcer Properties:

Methi leaves have a soothing effect on the stomach and has anti ulcer properties. If you are suffering from ulcer, try to have kasuri methi soup. To make the soup, slightly fry kasuri methi leaves in a dry pan and crush it with your hands. Now boil vegetables of your choice along with salt and coconut milk and finally add the fried and crushed kasuri methi leaves. Consume this soup regularly as a remedy for ulcer.

6. Good For Heart Health:

Kasuri methi is good for heart health too. Consuming methi leaves regularly has been proven to reduce serum lipid levels and since it both stabilizes blood sugar levels and reduces lipid profile, it is good idea for everyone to include it in our diet regularly. You can read the study that supports this claim here.

7. For Breast Feeding Mothers:

 for increasing breast milk. Here in our village, we make fenugreek porridge and give it to breast feeding mothers and it greatly helps increase breast milk. 

8. For Weight Loss:

If you are in a calorie restricted diet, the best bet is to look for ingredients that are low in calories, full of nutrients and keep us satiated for a long time. Fenugreek leaves does exactly that, it is very filling, very nutritious and keep us satiated for a very long time. One of the best ways to consume kasuri methi for aiding weight loss is to add it to stir fried vegetables at the end. It gives a nice flavor and also helps keep our blood sugar levels stable.

9. For Great Skin:

Since kasuri methi is full of antioxidants, consuming it regularly will greatly prevent free radical damage which is the main cause for premature ageing of the skin. Since it is rich in vitamins and minerals, it gives a nice glow to our skin. We can also use kasuri methi for external application too. The water extract of kasuri methi leaves got by boiling the leaves in water can be added to any face packs and face scrubs.

10. For Healthy Hair:

Kasuri methi leaves is great for hair both when consumed internally and applied externally. Since kasuri methi is rich in iron and zinc, it is good for hair health if consumed internally. Kasuri methi can be used as a substitute for fresh methi leaves for making fenugreek leaf hair oil. To make the oil, add 2 tbsp of kasuri methi leaves to 1/2 cup of unrefined coconut oil and place it under hot sun for 3 to 4 days and strain. This hair oil will strengthen and nourish our hair greatly.