Hilbeh
Recipe by rabz of Dhaka, BD
This is kind of a spicy Yemeni relish which is eaten with Falafels, breads and used in many of their other recipes and my husbands sis- in law who is a Yemeni passed it on to us.
Ingredients
vegetarian
4 servings
- 2 c methi seeds
- 1/2 cup water
- 3 medium tomatoes (opt)
- 2 cloves of water
- 3/4 cup parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 4 hot red pepper
Directions
- Soak the Mehti seeds in 1/2 c water until a jelly type forms on the methi seeds approx(12 hours or more).
- In a chopper combine the Methi seeds, garlic, parsley and enough water & chop all to a chunky chutney texture.
- Add pepper, lemon juice and salt & chop for 3 min.
- Put this in an air tight jar and use when required to eat with bread, falafels or for other Yemeni dishes.
* Some people tend to add tomatoes, caraway seeds or cardamom pods to adjust to their taste it is all opt. Some people also grind the seeds and then soak it.