How to Sprout Methi/Fenugreek Seeds without sproutmaker

Aanchal Gupta

A very easy and hygienic method of sprouting methi dana/fenugreek seeds with just a sieve and wet towel. No sprout maker needed.

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings cups of sprouts

Ingredients

1/2 cup Methi Dana/Fenugreek seeds
Water for rinsing and soaking
Sieve or colander
Clean cotton cloth or thick paper towel

Instructions

Day 1-Rinse and soak 1/2 cup methi/fenugreek in 2 cups water and leave for 24 hours
Day 2-Place the soaked methi/fenugreek seeds in a colander/sieve and rinse under running water. Soak again in 2 cups fresh water and leave for 24 hours
Day 3-Again put the soaked seeds in a colander/sieve and rinse under running water. Place a bowl or plate under the colander to catch any drips. Place a wet(not dripping but wet) cotton cloth or paper towel on top of the soaked seeds and put the colander in a dark place to germinate(I put in my oven)
Day 4-(you will see some seeds with very very small sprouts) remove cloth, rinse the seeds under running water and cover again with wet cloth and put back in a dark place to germinate
Day 5- you will see the methi seeds have sprouted and are ready to be eaten
Rinse well and let excess water drip. Store in refrigerator in a glass container lined with paper towel. lasts upto 10-15 days in fridge

Notes

I kept the sprouts for 4 days, if you keep longer, you will see some leaves sprout. Its perfectly safe to consume the leaves. The water in which the seeds are soaked can also be consumed. I found the water on day 1 to be very bitter. I used it on my hair instead along with my conditioner. The water on day 2 was less bitter and for those who drink methi water for its health benefits can consume this water. Its important that the towel on top is wet. If you see it has become dry, sprinkle water on it or just rinse the cloth in fresh running water and squeeze out excess.

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