Flaxseed Chutney powder is a super healthy spice mix which is quick simple and easy to prepare. Bursting with nutty flavor of flaxseeds and other spices used, it is a keeper recipe for all the foodies, health conscious and busy bees!!
Rich source of protein fiber, keep blood sugar level in control. It’s consumption increases feeling of fullness thus keep hunger pangs away. So it’s, good for those on weight loss diets. These are also known to be good for digestion. These days these are being added to the popular Indian Mukhwaas with other seeds like sesame seeds, fennel seeds, coconut and anise seeds. Mukhwaas are popular after meal snack or mix trail of seeds like fennel seeds, sesame seeds and other digestion promoting ingredients.
Ingredients½ Cup Flax Seeds
2-3 tbsp Cumin Seeds
2 tbsp Sesame Seeds(in winters) optional
2-3 Whole Dry Red Chilies or use as required
8-10 Garlic Cloves optional
Black Salt as per taste
Method* Dry roast Flaxseeds, cumin seeds, sesame seeds(if using) separately separately in a pan one by one, till it gives nutty aroma. Transfer in bowl or dish to cool.
* Roast sesame seeds till it starts to turn light brown. Take care not to burn the seeds.
* Dry roast dry red chillies and garlic cloves, till it gives aroma and starts getting charred.
* Once all the ingredients cool down, grind to fine powder. I use my coffee grinder to grind masalas or spice mixes.
* Add black salt/pink Himalayan salt and give a pulse again or mix with spoon.
* Transfer to an air-tight container and refrigerate.