Quality & Characteristics: Good quality methi seeds should be hard, smooth, uniform in size, and a rich, golden-yellow to brownish-yellow color.
Warning: Avoid seeds that are dark brown, shriveled, or dusty, as these are often indicators of age or poor drying during processing.
Culinary Use:
Tempering: A small amount of methi is essential for tempering many traditional Indian vegetable dishes and pickles (Achar).
Health: It is widely used in home remedies for blood sugar management and hair care (often soaked in water or made into a paste).
Aroma: When dry-roasted, it should release a very strong, characteristic earthy-sweet aroma. If the smell is faint, the stock is likely old.
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