Flaxseed Chutney – An Omega-3-rich accompaniment
Want to enjoy some dry nutty-flavored chutney? Relish this flaxseed chutney with curd, roti, or even rice. It has a versatile flavor and is loaded with protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids.
Ingredients
- ½ cup raw flaxseeds
- ½ cup curry leaves
- 4 tsp coriander seeds
- 2 dry red chilies
- ½ cup grated fresh coconut
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp salt mix
- A pinch of asafoetida
Instructions
- Place curry leaves in a pan and sauté on a medium flame for 3 minutes.
- Keep tossing them constantly and roast until they get dry. Once done, set aside.
- Add coriander seeds, red chili, and cumin seeds to a pan. Stir constantly and roast until they turn slightly brown. Turn off the gas.
- Mix them with raw flaxseeds and set them aside.
- Now dry roast sesame seeds until they change color and take them out on a plate.
- Similarly, roast the grated coconut and set it aside.
- Add black pepper and mix all the ingredients well.
- Once the mixture cools down, add salt and finely blend it.
- Your flaxseed chutney is now ready. Serve it with parathas, chapatis, rice, idli, dosa, or curd.
Notes
- Flaxseed is a non-toxic, dietary wholegrain composed of omega-3 fatty acids and a lignan complex (FLC) with potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-fibrotic properties.
- Loaded with protein, carbs, fiber,omega-3 fatty acids, and B-Vitamins, these are a powerhouse of nutrients.
- This chutney is rich in fiber and aids digestion.
- Prefer having raw and freshly powdered flaxseeds as the Omega-3 in them is sensitive to heat and air exposure.
Nutrition
Calories: 36kcalCarbohydrates: 3.2gProtein: 1.56gFat: 2.8g
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