About:

I tried to prepare a spice powder with these flax seeds and it was a hit in my family. Try it yourself and taste the health and deliciousness. And it involves very simple and fast preparation.

Health Benefits:

Flax is an ancient global food crop as well as a source of textile fiber and linseed oil.

The seed of the plant is highly nutritious, supplying generous amounts of protein, fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.

Yields ~ 250 gms
Preparation time-15 minutes
Cooking time-15 minutes

Ingredients:

• Flaxseed- 1/2cup
• Almonds-1/2cup
• Dry red chillies-8-10 num
• Curry leaves-1 sprigs
• Garlic-2-3 c loves
• Salt- to taste

Procedure:

• In a heavy bottom pan – dry roast almonds on a medium flame until roasted and transfer to a plate.
• And now in the same pan add chilli, garlic pods, curry leaves and roast till the leaves are crisp and flavour comes.

• After that allow there ingredients to cool for a while and then in a blender/food processor first blend chilli, garlic, curry leaves to a coarse powder.
• Then add roasted almonds, flaxseed, salt and grind it to a fine powder.
• And the flavourful chutney powder is ready.

Serve with hot steamed rice OR Idli OR Dosa

Maize meal instant Idli

Brown rice Idli

Dosa from 9 Legumes

Brown rice Set Dosa/Crepes

Note:

• Almonds takes a bit longer time compared to flax seeds so roasting separately helps in even roasting.
• And make sure to roast in a medium low flame
• Peanuts can be used in place of Almonds