Methi Roti

Methi Roti

Ingredients:

   Wheat flour - 250 gms

   Methi leaves - 2 bunches(Cleanse it with water)

   Salt - As required

   Oil - 2 table spoons

   Chili powder - 1 pinch

   Turmeric powder - 1 pinch

   Warm water - As required to make dough

Procedure:

   Place the pan on the stove and add oil,meth leaves,chili  and turmeric powder .Stir the mixture until it is cooked

   Add to this mixture to the wheat flour which is placed in separate bowl.

   Add 2 tablespoons of oil,salt and required warm water make the dough

   Make small chapthis and serve it with gravys.

Medicinal value:

Traditional uses of methi include inducing childbirth, soothing digestive problems and treating menopausal symptoms, reports the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. In modern times, methi seeds and leaves have shown promise in treating diabetes, although additional research is needed to confirm the preliminary findings, reports the New York University Langone Medical Center.

Side Effects

Only mild side effects have been reported after taking methi, including mild gastrointestinal distress such as bloating, gas, upset stomach and diarrhea, reports the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Long-term studies have not found any serious adverse effects even after two years of treatment with methi. In animals, methi has been shown to stimulate uterine contractions, and given the historical use in inducing childbirth, pregnant women should consult a doctor before ingesting methi leaves.