Menthi Majjiga (Buttermilk with Fenugreek)

May 15, 2023May 15, 20230 2
Refreshing Menthi Majjiga Recipe with Fenugreek Flavor
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Prep

5 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups buttermilk
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
salt , to taste
1 sprig fresh curry leaves
2 green chile peppers , sliced into thin rings
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 dried red chile peppers
1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 pinch asafoetida powder

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
2
Calories
70
Sugar
4g
Fat
3g
Majjiga is a popular drink in southern India made from buttermilk, and it is consumed in various forms, including spicy, sweet and plain flavors. Menthi Majjiga is a variation of the traditional recipe with the addition of fenugreek flavor and spiciness. This recipe is perfect for summer days when the sun is beating down, and everyone needs a refreshing drink to cool off. The aroma and flavor of fenugreek give this drink a unique taste that is sure to tantalize the taste buds. It is perfect as a welcome drink for guests or served alongside a spicy biryani.

Instructions

1.In a mixing bowl, take 2 cups of buttermilk and add 1/4 teaspoon of ground turmeric.
2.Mix well and add salt to taste.
3.Take a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
4.As the seeds start to splutter, add dried red chili peppers, fenugreek seeds, fresh curry leaves, and asafoetida powder.
5.Stir fry for 30 seconds and switch off the stove.
6.To the bowl of spiced buttermilk, add the tempering from the pan and mix it well.
7.Add sliced green chili peppers and refrigerate for an hour before serving.

PROS

Menthi Majjiga is a flavorful, spicy and refreshing drink that cools down the body and aids digestion.

The fenugreek seeds added to the recipe are known to regulate blood sugar levels and improve breast milk production for breastfeeding moms.

CONS

This recipe might not suit everyone’s taste buds as it has a strong fenugreek flavor and spiciness level may vary according to individual preferences.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The probiotics present in buttermilk promote gut health and boost the immune system.
Fenugreek seeds in the recipe have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties which help to reduce inflammation and support heart health.

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