Meanings
- Indiauncountablecookingfenugreek
Skip the free Russian-leaning appetizer salads, which are uniformly awful, and dive into a menu that includes excellent chicken methi and the tangy stewed mustard greens called sarsoka sag.
2004, Robert Sietsema, The Food Lover's Guide to the Best Ethnic Eating in New York City, page 2641 more example
Immediately, add the chopped methi leaves and cook on medium heat, stirring frequently for six to eight minutes, stirring continuously or until the methi leaves are completely cooked and dry.
2002, Sanjeev Kapoor, Khazana of Healthy Tasty Recipes, page 68
Synonyms & antonyms
Origin
- Proto-Dravidian*mentti“fenugreek”
- Sanskritमेथिका
- Hindiमेथी
- Englishmethi
From Hindi मेथी (methī), from Sanskrit मेथिका (methikā), ultimately from Proto-Dravidian *mentti (“fenugreek”).
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methi. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/methi
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