Methi Paez

(Given 8 days after delivery)

Methi Paez – serve a bowl full to the lactating mother for atleast one month, every alternate day, post lunch, starting eight days after delivery!

Cures backache, promotes lactating i.e. increases breast milk, strengthens and helps in bringing back the uterus to its contracted state, relieves flatulence.

Methi paez or fenugreek gruel has several medicinal properties as fenugreek has many nutritional benefits containing fibre, minerals. iron and magnesium, so is beneficial to everyone, not only for lactating mothers

Ingredients

• 1 cup boiled rice
• ½ cup methi seeds
• 1 cup coconut juice
• Pinch of salt (optional)
• ¾ cup jaggery

Method

1. Wash and soak the methi for 4 to 6 hours.
2. You can soak the boiled rice too, if you wish, separately.
3. Drain the rice and methi seeds and transfer to utensil.
4. Add 4 cups water and bring to a boil.
5. Remove scum from the surface.
6. Reduce heat and cook till rice and methi are soft, stirring occasionally.
7. If the water dries out, add a cup or two of water, as per desired consistency.
8. If you prefer the methi paez thick, avoid using additional water.
9. Add the jaggery and stir till the jaggery has dissolved.
10. Then add the coconut milk and simmer for 5 minutes.