Latey ( Afghan Fenugreek Pudding)

The first recipe that I've decided to post is for Latey (Fenugreek Pudding). This pudding is traditionally made for women who have recently delivered. Fenugreek is beneficial as it can "increase milk supply in lactating women. Studies have shown that fenugreek is a potent stimulator of breastmilk production, with an increase of as much as 900% in milk production" Fenugreek Gardening . This pudding is also served in other regions of the world including India and Sudan. In addition to Latey, there is another Fenugreek Pudding called "Sholeh Holba", for which I will also be posting a recipe.

Latey 

Ingredients:

• Fenugreek seeds – 1 Teaspoon
• Pearl Barley – 2 Teaspoon
• Brown Sugar 70 g
• Cardamom seeds - ¼ Teaspoon
• Skim Milk – 70 ml
• Dry ginger – small piece
• Water – 50 ml
• Salt – pinch

 Method:

• Dry roast barley and fenugreek seeds; grind together into a fine powder and keep aside. Make sure that not to over heat while roasting.
• Bring water to boil in a bowl, add ground mixture, dry ginger and milk. Cook till they are done.
• Add palm sugar, salt and crushed cardamom seeds.
• Mix them well and simmer for few minutes.
• If you like little bit watery and sweet add little more water and sugar according to your taste.
• Serve chill or warm.

Can add chopped walnuts as well for taste.




While looking for a good base for my recipe, I came across many different websites, however, the site below was the most comprehensive and is worth looking through.

Excellent Site on Fenugreek Benefits