Ingredients

• 1 cup - methi seeds
• 2 cups - water
• 1/2 metre - muslin cloth
• For coconut mixture:
• 2 tbsp - grated coconut
• 1/2 tsp - red chilli powder
• 1/4 tsp - turmeric powder
• Other ingredients:
• 2 tsp - oil
• 1/2 tsp - mustard seeds
• 1/4 tsp - jeera
• 1/4 tsp - urad dal
• 2 tbsp - water
• 1/2 tsp - salt

How to Make Sprouted Methi Seed Thoran

• Wash and soak methi seeds in 2 cups of water for 6 hours or overnight.
• Drain out the water thoroughly and pack it loosely in a clean cloth.
• Set it aside in a bowl for 2 days to allow the methi to sprout or germinate.
• Sprinkle water occasionally. Ensure the pack is not immersed in water.
• Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds to it.
• When they crackle, add jeera and urad dal to it. Fry it for 1 minute.
• Add sprouted methi seeds, coconut mixture, salt and sprinkle 2 tbsp of water on it.
• Mix all the ingredients well.
• Cover it with a tight lid and cook on low to medium heat for 15 minutes or until it is done.
• Serve it as a side dish with rice.
• Recipe Courtesy: Niya Prakash's World