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Hilbe Fenugreek Condiment This jelly like dip has a nutty, garlicky and tart flavor. Do not hurry its production. The long soaking time removes the bitter taste. Use it as a side dish/dip with Pita bread. 3 Tbls very finely ground Fenugreek Seed 6 cups cold Water 1 tsp fresh Garlic (mashed) 1/2 tsp fresh Ginger (finely grated) 3 Tbls fresh Lemon Juice 2 Tbls fresh Coriander (Celantro) (finely chopped) 1/2 tsp Salt additional cold water 1. Put ground Fenugreek Seed in a large bowl, add 2 cups of cold Water, mix well, beating it with a fork. Let stand at least 1 hour. The ground Fenugreek Seed will expand, and settle into a gelatinous mass in the bottom of the bowl. After 1 hour, carefully tip the bowl to spill out the water. 2. Add the second 2 cups of cold Water, mix well, beating it with a fork. Again, let stand at least 1 hour, then carefully drain. 3. Add the third 2 cups of cold Water, mix well, beating it with a fork. This last time, let stand at least 1 hour, OR cover loosely and refrigerate overnight. 4. After the third soaking in water, carefully drain, add Garlic, Ginger, Lemon Juice, Coriander (Celantro) & Salt, mix well. 5. Let stand about 1/2 hour Add additional cold water to make a gelatinous mixture about as thick as Honey OR a little looser. 6. Serve OR refrigerate for later use. The longer it stays, the thicker it will get. Loosen it with cold water. For best results, eat within a day or two. |