JAWAS CHUTNEY/ FLAX SEEDS CHUTNEY

Shiny, nutty with an earthy aroma and a host of healthy benefiting properties, we are talking about one of the tiniest seeds on the face of this planet that is loaded with nutrients-flax seeds. Experts and nutritionists recommended  a tablespoon of flax seeds a day meet your essential, daily nutritional requirement. However, you need to be watchful of the way you consume flax seeds. These are brown in colour and come with a hard, crunchy covering. Flax seeds, if not chewed properly would render no benefit to your body, this is one of the biggest reasons why many like to soak it before consuming or simply have it in the ground or powdered form.

Why have flax seeds ?

Flax seeds are enriched with some of the most essential and basic nutrients that our body requires. 1. They are a good source of fibre, aid in digestion, prevent constipation and help in suppressing hunger.

2. They are cholesterol free, hence good for the heart as well.

3. Regular consumption of flax seeds is good for skin, cancer prevention and facilitate weight-loss.

4. Flax seeds are great for women’s health. The lignans present in them help in battling high levels of estrogen and help in maintaining balanced hormonal levels.

5. In women, hair fall is often associated with hormonal imbalance and stress. Flax seeds are great for women health and therefore promote healthy hair as well.

6. They are also associated with reducing hypertension.

7. They are low in LDL-Lipo-protein or bad cholesterol.

Flax seeds, when ground, get so versatile that you don’t even have to think twice to create a splendid array of delicacies. From rotis, parathas, pooris, breads, desserts, salads, soups and what not. Adding a tablespoon of flax seeds can give any dish a healthy, nutty and toasty spin.

Flax seeds oil is actually the richest vegetable source of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are known to help heal wounds faster

INGREDIENTS:

1 Cup Flax Seeds (alsi / jawas)

15-20 Garlic Cloves (lehsun / lasun)

9-10 Red Dry Chillies / 15-20 Black pepper seeds [you can also use red chilli powder accordingly]

 Salt as per taste

METHOD:

STEP 1 – Roast flax seeds on low flame until it starts crackling. You can also roast flax seeds in microwave oven for 3 minutes. Let it cool down completely.

STEP 2 – Roast the red chillies with a teaspoon of oil.

STEP 3 – Mix roasted flax seeds, garlic (lehsun), roasted red chillies and  salt and make a coarse powder of it in the grinder.

STEP 4 – Store this flax seeds chutney in air tight container. It has 15-20 days of shelf life and there is no need to refrigerate this recipe.

Serve it with your meals with little oil on it.

NOTE: You can eat this tasty flax seeds chutney with your meals by adding it on salads. Mix it with curd and serve it with your meals.

            You can also make this chutney with peanuts and sesame seeds.