Topic: Frozen methi

[Mikka1]

I tried grinding the seeds. (Did I mention this?) Anyway that's what I do now and incorporate that into an on the fly spice more more often than not now. Having tried nearly every posted recipe for methi this and that its surprising that only adding 1/4 TSP can make a huge difference.

1 fav dish was methi chicken but I believe they served that with Spinach back home? I think I understand now what I was doing wrong before. You are right josh. Weird herb indeed. ;D

[chinois]

For me, methi is a weird ingredient.

Seeds are one thing.

Fresh leaves are another.

Dried leaves are another altogether.

Now, I'm strictly using dried leaves in the final curry.

-- Josh

Did you not get on with the fresh leaves then?
They were selling it at a cypriot shop on my road. I ate a leaf and it didnt taste like dried methi so i didnt buy it. Having now googled it i see that it was indeed fresh methi. Oops, i shall buy it if they still have some!

[Unclefrank]

I have always used dried methi in my curries, and as for seeds only used them in dried mixes. Never thought of grinding them then adding to curries will give that a go,as dopiaza is one of my favourite dishes.The onion preparation for a dopiaza is quite important and to get that right sweetness coming out of the onions always fry until nearly golden brown take half out then keep frying until just about to turn crispy add to curry then i add the rest of the onions just to warm them really,but will try the frozen methi for dopiaza cheers for the heads up on it.

[chinois]

I have always used dried meth in my curries

Dude, if you need any help, just http://www.talktofrank.com  ;D

[chinois]

Oh sh*t you're called Frank! What's the chances of that...
If you're not in england you probably wont know what i'm talking about. If so, dont worry about it!

[peterandjen]

Fresh Methi/fenugreek leaves can be bought from spicesofindia but are only despatched on a tuesday(as thats when they get them in).
I usually put my spice orders in for a tuesday and add my fresh methi/curry leaves to it that way when they turn up on a wednesday they are perfectly fresh. Its cool too as they come still attached to the branches/sticks/stems/whatever.

I usually take mine and bung em straight in resealable freezer bags in the freezer.
When you need a few Curry leaves of a handful of fresh Methi leaves you just pinch off what you need and in 5 mins they're fresh again.

Also if you need dried curry leaves for a recipe just take the fresh ones out of the freezer and dry them slowly in a frying pan, takes about 3 mins from frozen, and they taste a lot better than pre-bought dried Curry leaves(which incidentally taste of nothing).
Another quick thing, Fresh Methi leaves take a bit longer cooking than dried to release their flavour.
Both types of leaf can be frozen for about 3 months.

[Unclefrank]

I have always used dried meth in my curries

Dude, if you need any help, just http://www.talktofrank.com  ;D

Never noticed that and yes i am from England.Thanks for that chinois

[Unclefrank]

I have always used dried meth in my curries

Dude, if you need any help, just http://www.talktofrank.com  ;D

Never noticed that and yes i am from England.Thanks for that chinois

I meant crystal,lol

[chinois]

I have always used dried meth in my curries

Dude, if you need any help, just http://www.talktofrank.com  ;D

Never noticed that and yes i am from England.Thanks for that chinois

You didnt see the advertising campaign over the last couple of years? Well hopefully you dont need it, twas just a joke regarding your meth intake  We thought the campaign was pretty funny as we had a friend called frank who was a bit of a mess.