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Green Eggplants are native India, China, & other regions of eastern Asia cultivation for thousands of years. There are many different varieties with various histories, but over time, Green Eggplants were selectively bred to showcase improved flavors, appearances, & textures.

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The Culinary Uses & Benefits of Green Eggplant

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Let us know how would you like French Beans in your Dishes any creations apart from above or which are your favorite dishes that incorporate French Beans?

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The Culinary Uses & Benefits of French Bean

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◆ French Beans In Coconut Curry◆ Ghugra with French Beans
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◆ Sweet & Spicy French Beans ◆ French Beans & Cauliflower Soup
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◆ French Beans & Corn Stir Fry ◆ French Beans & Chana Dal Stir Fry

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French Beans can be prepared as a whole by themselves or alongside a variety of savory dishes.
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Some Dishes Related to French Beans
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◆ Stir Fried French Beans with kalonji ◆ French Beans with Garlic
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◆ French Beans Foogath◆ French Beans Thoran

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At that time French Beans were considered rare & therefore expensive but very soon became one of the most commonly used beans. They were introduced to France in the year 1597 by the Conquistadors.

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They are thought to have originated in South & Central America where their cultivation was started around 7000 years ago. When Christopher Columbus returned from his second voyage to the New World around the year 1493, he brought the French Beans to the Mediterranean region.

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The seeds are vibrant green & are semi-starchy & soft in texture. French Beans have a faint grassy aroma & are sweet, vegetal, & subtly earthy with fresh green nuances.

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Depending on the variety, the pods can also be found in dark green, purple, & cream-colored hues. Underneath the surface, each pod contains several tiny seeds that are tightly encased in the center, extending the length of the pod.

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French Beans are small, slender, & straight to slightly curved pods, averaging 7 to 10 centimeters in length, & have a cylindrical shape with tapered, pointed ends. The pods are semi-smooth & fleshy with a crisp, firm, & tender consistency.

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Let us know how would you like Fenugreek / Methi in your Dishes any creations apart from above or which are your favorite dishes that incorporate Fenugreek / Methi?

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The Culinary Uses & Benefits of Fenugreek / Methi

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◆ Methi Ki Kadhi◆ Chaman Methi Malai ◆ Aloo Methi

◆ Methi Sabzi ◆ Methi Pulao ◆ Methi Dal

◆ Methi Maas ◆ Muthia

◆ Sonth aur Methi ka Ladoo

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One can even freeze the boiled Methi leaves.

The dried version is called Kasuri Methi & it can be substituted for fresh leaves
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Some Dishes Related to Fenugreek / Methi
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◆ Methi & Kishmish Pakodas ◆ Dhaba-Style Methi Malai Matar
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◆Methi Paratha ◆Methi Thepla ◆ Methi Puri

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Before using, squeeze the excess water from the leaves to remove bitterness & additional salt, alternatives one can boil the Methi too.

In Asian cooking the seeds , leaves, both fresh & dried, are used to flavor curries, dals, rotis & all sort of dishes.

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Methi leaves have high water content & adding salt to chopped Methi leaves & tender stems will help draw out the water & neutralize much of the bitter flavor in the leaves.

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The Methi leaves have an earthy, grassy look, they are slightly bitter in taste, but very nutritious. When cooked, the bitterness becomes less obvious & blends in with everything else.

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Apart from India, Methi marks a spot in Turkish, Afghani, Persian & Egyptian preparations as well. While some credit it due to its flavor & distinct aroma, others identify with its miraculous health benefits.

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You will mostly find Methi seeds in fiery tadkas or piquant pickles. Aloo-Methi is a lunchtime meal in most North Indian homes while the dried leaves add an earthy, musty flavor to many Indian preparations.

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Both its seeds & leaves impart a flavor & aroma similar to maple syrup, as well as slight bitterness. It is also used as a flavoring agent in foods, drinks, & tobacco.

India is one of the leading producers of Fenugreek, the top producing state being Rajasthan.