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Sambola & Chutney Recipes

Fenugreek Leaves Salad (Uluhal Kola/Methi Leaves)

written by Amila Gamage Wickramarachchi June 5, 2019
Fenugreek Leaves Salad
Fenugreek Leaves Salad

If you look for raw Fenugreek Leaves recipe then I am sure you will love this Fenugreek Leaves sambola recipe. This is how we eat Fenugreek Leaves, Uluhal Kola or Methi leaves in our home. Usually in Sri Lankan cuisine, fenugreek seeds or Uluhal are used as a spice to make the food delicious. But in Indian cuisine, methi leaves are popular in their food preparations. Some of popular Fenugreek Leaves recipes include Aloo Methi and Methi Dal. However as a Sri Lankan, I love to add green leaves in raw salad recipes or as we called in Sri Lanka, in sambola recipes. This is why I wanted to try fenugreek leaves in a Sri Lankan style salad recipe.

This Fenugreek Leaves Salad is almost similar to Sri Lankan gotu kola sambola or Thebu kola sambola recipe. It tastes bit bitter. But, if you like eating Thebu Kola or even Aguna Kola sambolaya, then you will admire this Uluhal kola sambolaya forting the light bitterness.

Where to Buy Fenugreek leaves (Methi Leaves) ?

Fenugreek Leaves
Fenugreek Leaves

In Singapore, you can easily buy methi leaves, fenugreek leaves or Uluhal kola in Little India wet markets. Tekka Market is one of the popular places to buy fenugreek leaves. In other countries, check Indian grocery shops for this leaves. You can at least get a clue on where to buy Fenugreek leaves when you talk to a Indian grocery shop or your Indian friend.

How to grow Uluhal Kola at home? How to grow Fenugreek leaves at home?

Usually it is easy to buy Fenugreek leaves or Methi leaves from Indian shops. However as per my understanding, in Sri Lanka this Methi leaves are not popular as a food ingredient. Therefore you may like to grow some fenugreek leaves at home.

Here is how to grow methi leaves at home.

Anyway, I do not share about growing medium and gardening tips completely. Simply, soak some fresh fenugreek seeds overnight in water. Prepare your soil medium that suits for planting seeds. Sow your fenugreek seeds. Watch it grow. Once fenugreek leaves are grown well, it is ready to harvest.

Health Benefits of Fenugreek Leaves

Fenugreek leaves has health benefits including its ability to lower blood sugar. Therefore it is known as a diabetic friendly recipe. Fenugreek is also a choice for breastfeeding moms due to its ability to improving breast milk supply. However you have to consume in moderation as anything over use is not suitable. Also consult your doctor for health advice as I am not a health advisor or health professional. These are some traditionally passed down ideas regarding health benefits of fenugreek leaves.

How to prepare Fenugreek Leaves Salad? ( Uluhal Kola Sambolaya / Methi Leaves salad)

Fenugreek Leaves Salad
Fenugreek Leaves Salad (Uluhal Kola/Methi Leaves)

Recipe: Fenugreek Leaves Salad / (Uluhal Kola Sambola/Methi Leaves Sambola)

Ingredients (for 3-4 servings)

 1 Bunch of Fenugreek Leaves (Methi Leaves)

½ cup fresh grated coconut

3-4 small red onion/shallots sliced

2-3 green chili sliced

Salt to taste

1 tbspn lime juice

Method

Wash and clean Fenugreek Leaves. Remove the end of stems if those are more mature and hard.

Drain water.

Slice Fenugreek Leaves in to very thin pieces.  

Slice onion and green chili.

In a bowl, mix fresh coconut, onion, green chili and salt together with lime juice. Add sliced Fenugreek Leaves on it. Mix all together.

A delicious raw Fenugreek Leaves salad is ready to serve.

 Uluhal Kola sambolaya
Uluhal Kola sambolaya

Below is the recipe card which you can easily print.

Fenugreek Leaves Salad

Fenugreek Leaves Salad / (Uluhal Kola Sambola/Methi Leaves Sambola)

Amila Gamage WickramarachchiAmila Gamage Wickramarachchi
If you look for raw Fenugreek Leaves recipe then I am sure you will love this Fenugreek Leaves sambola recipe. This is how we eat Fenugreek Leaves, Uluhal Kola or Methi leaves in our home.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Sri Lankan
Servings 4
Calories 0.323 kcal

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Bunch Fenugreek leaves
  • 1/2 cup Fresh grated coconut
  • 4 Nos Small red onions
  • 3 Nos Green Chili
  • 1 tbspn Lime Juice
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Wash and clean Fenugreek Leaves. Remove the end of stems if
    those are more mature and hard.
    Drain water.
    Slice Fenugreek Leaves in to very thin pieces.  
    Slice onion and green chili.
    In a bowl, mix fresh coconut, onion, green chili and salt
    together with lime juice. Add sliced Fenugreek Leaves on it. Mix all together.
    A delicious raw Fenugreek Leaves salad is ready to serve.

Notes

Use fresh Methi leaves for more better taste.
Keyword Fenugreek Leaves, Methi Leaves, Sambola, Sri Lankan Recipes, Uluhal Kola

Do you cook methi leaves or Uluhal kola?Please share your thoughts on this recipe.

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Amila Gamage Wickramarachchi
Amila Gamage Wickramarachchi

Amila Gamage is the blogger behind Food Corner. She is a Sri Lankan living in Singapore and shares her cooking adventures in this blog. Apart from recipes,you will also find travel,health and kitchen inspirations in this blog. She is the founder of Sihela Consultants.(www.sihelaconsultants.com) She started writing this blog in 2011 and still continuing.

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Tharanga July 22, 2019 - 2:02 pm

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This is a really new recipe for me.Never heard of Uluhal kola in a recipe.I want to try.thanks

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Amila Gamage Wickramarachchi
Amila Gamage Wickramarachchi July 22, 2019 - 2:03 pm

It’s really delicious.You should try! 🙂

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