Flaxseed chutney powder is a tasty and ideal condiment to make and store at home. It stays good for a long period and makes a good accompaniment with any meal. It is usually served with jowar roti or chapati along with other dishes.
A hearty new year greetings to one and all. May the year be filled with joy, peace and happiness. The first post of 2019 and as is the custom to begin with good things, I thought of kick starting with a healthy recipe on the blog. Flaxseed is the new age food that has gained a lot of importance because of its immense benefits. Presenting, flaxseed chutney powder that is not only tasty but healthy, easy to make and pairs well with many dishes. It is a life saviour during busy days.
What is flaxseed?
Flax also known as common flax or linseed is a member of the genus Linumin the family Linaceae. It is a food and fiber crop cultivated in cooler regions of the world. The textiles made from flax is known as linen in the western countries and traditionally used for bedsheets and other kind of clothing.
How is it helpful?
Flaxseed is considered to be a super food as it is a good source of many nutrients. The main nutrients of flaxseed are Omega 3 essential fatty acids, lignans and fiber. It is high in Omega 3 Fatty Acids and consists of alpha linolenic acid (ALA), which is mostly found in plants. It lowers the risk of stroke and is heart friendly. The other rich source is the lignans which may reduce the risk of cancer. They are rich in dietary fibre and can be consumed easily. It helps digestive conditions including chronic constipation, diarrehea, irritable bowel syndrome.
How can one eat flaxseeds?
Flaxseed is available as whole seeds, meal powder, liquid oil and oil in a pill form. It can be easily added to cereal, baked goods and garnished in other dishes in its powder form. Add a few roasted flaxseed to salad, it tastes good. You can also also add a spoon of roasted flaxseed while making thalipeeth along with other spices.
How can this chutney powder be used?
Flaxseed chutney powder  makes a good accompaniment with chapati, idli, dosa, rice or curd rice. It is a life saviour on busy days or when you are bored to cook an elaborate meal.
How long can it be stored?
Agase pudi stays good for more than two months, make sure the container is dry.
flaxseed chutney powder
Let’s get to the recipe of Flax Seed Chutney Powder
Ingredients:Â Â Â Â Â Â Measurement used : 1cup =250 ml
- 1 cup flax seed
- 2 tablespoon bengal gram
- 2 tablespoon urad dal
- 1 teaspoon coriander seed
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
- 15- 20 dry red chilli
- a few curry leaves
- a small piece of tamarind
- a small piece jaggery
- salt
- 1 + 2 teaspoon oil
- a pinch of turmeric powder
- asafoetida
Method:
- Dry roast the flax seeds until they splutter and you get a nutty aroma.
- Dry roast the desiccated coconut and curry leaves.
- Dry roast the lentils ,coriander seed and cumin separately.
- Put a spoon of oil in the pan and roast the red chilly.
- Once the ingredients are cool, grind them in a mixer jar. Add salt, jaggery and tamarind to it.
- Heat oil in a pan and make the seasoning. Add turmeric powder and asafoetida to it, put the ground powder and turn off the stove. Mix well. Store in a dry jar.
Some other kind of condiments that I have on blog : curry leaf powder powder, garlic chutney powder, raw mango chutney, gongura chutney
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Flaxseed Chutney Powder
Ingredients
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Method
- Dry roast the flax seeds until they splutter and you get a nutty aroma.
- Dry roast the desiccated coconut and curry leaves.
- Dry roast the lentils ,coriander seed and cumin separately.
- Put a spoon of oil in the pan and roast the red chilly.
- Once the ingredients are cool, grind them in a mixer jar. Add salt, jaggery and tamarind to it.
- Heat oil in a pan and make the seasoning. Add turmeric powder and asafoetida to it, put the ground powder and turn off the stove. Mix well. Store in a dry jar.
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Wonderful recipe, this is a great way to add flax seeds in to our diet. Happy New Year to you too.
We consume lots of flax seeds but never tried in chutney form. I think now is the time to whip up a batch as I really like your recipe.
Flaxseed chutney Powder sounds interesting. We can prepare this nutritionally beneficial podi in advance and include in our diet with various meals.
It is such a good way to include flax into your diet… the chutney powder looks like a delicious dish that will come handy when there are no curries…
What a healthy chutney to have on hand Jayashree. It makes it so easy when I have a jar full of such chutney ready to go with so many dishes.
Fab looking chutney podi loaded with goodness of flax seeds . Will be a great side dish for dosas or idlis
I have never heard of this recipe before. Would love to give this a try. 🙂
This flaxseed chutney powder is such a great idea, I can just imagine its delicious flavours. Definitely something to make to keep, it will be so helpful in so many meals, I think, not just Indian ones.
Thank you Azlin. Glad you liked it.
Flax seeds chutney powder is delicious. Definitely a myst use everyday chutney Thanks to the health benefits of flax seeds. Love this chutney will try this one as it is time for me to make fresh chutney pudi.
Flax seed chutney powder is so flavourful and nutritious. I love the addition of jaggery here. I make it without jaggery. Would love to try your recipe next time.
I never tried flaxseed powder as a chutney. This looks so flavorful and super food as it is a good source of many nutrients. Would love to try it sometime.
Flaxseed chutney powder sounds like a delicious condiment to have around in the kitchen. So versatile and a good way to include flaxseeds in one’s diet.
A very useful healthy way to get flax seed into the diet. I love the colour of your chutney podi.
This would be so good to spread on my idli or dosa. With flax seed it is so healthy too.
Love such quick and easy chutney podi’s. This flaxseed podi is an easy way to include these nutritious seeds in our diet.
I am not a big fan of flax seeds but I was amazed with this podi as I couldn’t taste it at all. We are enjoying this batch.
Agase Chutney pudi with hot chapati off the tava slathered with some thuppa is divine. Amma’s recipe is very similar to yours, Jayashree