This recipe may be a great
way to incorporate omega-rich flax seeds into your diet. This dish for our
breakfasts like Jolada roti, dosa, idli, spread it on bread toast, or eat with
cooked rice and ghee.
Flaxseed is also known as,
Agase in Kannada, Jawas in Maharashtra, Aviselu in Telugu, and Ali Virai in
Tamil, Alsi in Hindi.
Flax Seeds Chutney Powder
There is a flaxseed
chutney recipe today I am sharing the recipe that is homemade. I haven’t used
roasted peanuts or chana dal or dry coconut in this recipe but for those who do
not like the taste of Flax seeds please add it to enhance flavor. In India, it
is usually eaten with Jowar roti as a side and mixed with ghee or curd.
If you are looking for
more chutney powder recipes then do check my blog site Annapurana Recipe.
HEALTH BENEFITS
OF FLAX SEEDS?
• These seeds are a rich source of the
omega-3 fatty acids ALA. Proven to possess heart health benefits is Plant-based
ALA fatty acids are and linked to a lower risk of stroke.
• Flax Seeds/Capsules Are Rich in
Dietary Fiber and may help with constipation.
• These seeds are a Rich Source of
Lignans – up to 800 times any other plant – Which May Decrease Cancer Risk.
• Those who do not eat meat are good for
plant-based protein and can be an alternative protein source for people Flax
Chutney\Seeds.
WHOLE OR GROUND
FLAXSEED BETTER?
Nutrition experts
recommend ground over whole flaxseed because the bottom form is simpler to
digestive very well. Whole flaxseed may undergo your intestine undigested,
which suggests you won’t get all the advantages. Ground flaxseed should even be
refrigerated or frozen for an extended time period.
HOW TO USE FLAX
SEED IN YOUR DIET?
• You can mix the flax seeds Chutney
into cereal, yogurt, smoothies, or sprinkle them generously on top of salads
that will make them tasty and healthy.
• When we make the Chapati then Mix
ground flax seeds/powder with flours and make roti’s, chapati’s, or parathas.
• You can also spray the chutney on
curries and stir-fries.
• You can add to breakfast dishes like
dose, bread toast, oatmeal, upma, poha, etc.
TIPS AND
VARIATIONS to form FLAX SEEDS CHUTNEY POWDER
• In this recipe, you can also add 2
tablespoons of roasted dry coconut OR 2 tablespoons of roasted peanuts OR both
for people who do not like the taste of Flax seeds.
• The red color of this flaxseed/agase
chutney Pudi mainly comes from the red chili powder used.
• The chutney easily lasts long for
30-40 days when stored in an airtight container. If you are making in large
quantity, you can also ceramic jars up to 2 months in small portions and use
accordingly.
• Flax Seeds (agase/alsi/jawas)
• roasted dry coconut/ desiccated
(optional)
• Red Chili Powder/Bydagi/Guntur Chili
(as per your taste spice level)
• curry leaves
• garlic cloves
• Tamarind
• Sesame Oil & Sesame Seed
• Chana Dal
• Urad Dal
• Asafoetida
• Jaggery
• salt as per your taste
FLAX SEEDS CHUTNEY POWDER STEP BY STEP PREPARATION
1. Heat on the Kadai and medium-low
flame dry roast flax seeds on until it gets roasted well and starts.
Transfer it to another plate. Cool
completely.
2 In the same Kadai add curry leaves and
dry roast on medium flame until they turn dry and crispy. Cool Completely.
3. In a blender/Mixer grinder add all
the ingredients mentioned within the ingredients section. Dry grind it to make
a smooth powder. Back to the plate, mix it well.
4. Store it in an airtight container. Serve flax seeds/agase chutney, Pudi, with roti, chapati, rice, and dosa.
NUTRITION
Serving: 1
Tablespoon Calories: 64kcal
Carbohydrates: 3.6g
Protein: 2.3g
Fat: 5.3g
Sodium: 3.8mg
Potassium: 101.6mg
Fiber: 3.4g
Vitamin C: 0.1mg
Calcium: 319mg
Iron: 0.1mg
