Fenugreek seeds contain galactomannan, a soluble fibre that slows carbohydrate absorption and reduces post-meal blood sugar. Soaking two tablespoons of seeds overnight and consuming them with food shows measurable blood glucose reduction in clinical trials.
Methi thepla, whole wheat flatbreads with fenugreek leaves, is a traditional preparation that is naturally blood sugar-friendly. Methi dal with moong or masoor dal combines the fibre from both sources. Methi aloo prepared without excess oil provides the benefits of the herb alongside the resistant starch in cooked potato.