I really wanted to learn how to make real frothy Yemeni Hulbah [fenugreek]. You will need powdered Fenugreek for this. Yallah Bismillah:
1) 2 tblsp of powdered fenugreek
2) salt to taste
3) juice of one lemon or lime
4) 1/2 tomato [not over-riped]
5) green chilly pepper [amount will depend on how hot/spicy you like it]
6) 1 clove garlic
7) 2 tbslp of cilantro
Alright first soak the ground fenugreek in water–about 1 cup. Mix, cover and leave aside for 2 hours. The water will float to the surface and the fenugreek will form a paste at the bottom. Pour out the water–away goes the bitterness of the fenugreek with it. Now take it and freeze it for about 5 minutes– we do not want it to freeze but rather get cold. Take it out and using a whisk briskly [or you can use an electric whisk] and it will become nice and frothy. Add the lemon juice and the salt and whisk some more and it will become even more frothier. Leave aside.
Now in a blender place the tomato, cilantro, green chilly pepper, and garlic and blend. You can add a little lemon if it is proving hard to blend. Now take this mixture and add gradually to the whisked fenugreek and keep on whisking until it is all incorporated. And there is your frothy fenugreek ready to serve as a condiment or as a dip with bread.
JAK for continuing your posts during this month. I love to read it at the end of the night. :)
Wa Iyakum. Insha Allah will be continuing this month .
Lamya
Fenugreek is really helpful on diabetics because research shows that it can help in controlling high blood sugar levels. *’`*:
Warmest regards http://healthmedicinelab.com/pain-in-right-side/
Yes it is. It’s a must in Yemeni cuisine.
Lamya
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