Nov 8, 2009

Spiced Flax Seed Powder

I never knew about these flax seeds before. Thanks to blogging, I came know many such good things. Flax seeds have very high nutritional values. They are good sources of omega 3 fatty acids and lignans that help to fight cancer. Flax seeds are full of fiber and helps in weight management too. There are many health benefits we can get from these flax seeds. So it would be better if we include these amazing seeds in our daily cooking.

Image Source: http://www.strollerstrides.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/flaxseed1.jpg

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.

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup Flax Seeds
  • 1 cup Black Gram (Minappappu, Urad Dal)
  • ¼ cup Coriander Seeds (Dhaniyalu, Dhaniya)
  • 3-4 tsp Red Chili Powder (or according to individual taste)
  • Salt

Preparation:

Dry roast all the ingredients except chili powder and salt. Leave aside for some time to cool.

Add these roasted ingredients to a blender along with chili powder + salt and grind into a fine powder.

Enjoy this yummy, spicy and healthy powder with rice/dosas/idlis.

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36 comments:

  1. Shanthi KrishnakumarNovember 8, 2009 at 11:11 PM

    Different powder and nice one nice click too.

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  2. Sreelekha SumeshNovember 8, 2009 at 11:21 PM

    This one is new to me.Such a healthy and delicious spice powder!!!

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  3. notyet100November 9, 2009 at 12:32 AM

    this is something new for me,..

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  4. Priya SureshNovember 9, 2009 at 12:33 AM

    Watelse to ask, such a healthy powder..looks prefect! even i came to know more about flax seeds through blogging..

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  5. UnknownNovember 9, 2009 at 12:48 AM

    I have never used them in my cooking too..but I am sur going to do so now..looks so good..

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  6. AnonymousNovember 9, 2009 at 12:54 AM

    Bookmarked it..tnx a lot for the recipe& info.

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  7. RohiniNovember 9, 2009 at 12:59 AM

    Looks very tempting.. I am sure it goes well with rice and papad! Will try it soon :)

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  8. RaksNovember 9, 2009 at 2:26 AM

    Very new to me,sounds good and nice picture of the podi too!

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  9. FinlaNovember 9, 2009 at 4:13 AM

    I use them when i made bread but never like this, a real halthy powder.

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  10. jayasreeNovember 9, 2009 at 4:26 AM

    After knowing the benefits of flax seeds, I add them to milagaipodi for idli.

    Your recipe sounds delicious too.

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  11. TinaNovember 9, 2009 at 4:46 AM

    Dear what a great idea...Perfect and healthy powder....

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  12. VrindaNovember 9, 2009 at 5:38 AM

    I put flax seed meal in almost everything,its the no 1 cholestrol lowering food...never tried flax seeds,gr8 idea....

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  13. DoriNovember 9, 2009 at 5:56 AM

    That's a great way to use flax seeds! I love your idea :)

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  14. SuparnaNovember 9, 2009 at 6:26 AM

    That's an interesting and healthy powder to have on the kitchen shelf Uma, nice post and click
    TC

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  15. Sailaja DamodaranNovember 9, 2009 at 6:38 AM

    sounds simple must try

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  16. UnknownNovember 9, 2009 at 6:54 AM

    sure its healthy...innovative again :)

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  17. Nandinis foodNovember 9, 2009 at 7:00 AM

    Wow! Healthy powder! It's very nutritious!

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  18. PadmaNovember 9, 2009 at 7:41 AM

    Healthy powder... even I try to add them in my dailu cooking... esp try adding in any vegetable fry... delicious :)

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  19. UnknownNovember 9, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    Very interesting and healthy recipe.

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  20. STNovember 9, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    Sounds healthy and delicious one...

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  21. ChamNovember 9, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    Quiet a different and healthy podi to have handy at anytime :)

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  22. ShriNovember 9, 2009 at 6:21 PM

    Wow!Nothing like it!Making podi out of flaxseed is new

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  23. Savi-RuchiNovember 10, 2009 at 8:05 AM

    have been reading about the health benefits of flax seeds.., it is time for me to invest on it.., will try this then :)

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  24. KalaiNovember 10, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    Wow....wonderful idea. I can't wait to make it. Thanks for the recipe.

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  25. UnknownNovember 10, 2009 at 5:01 PM

    New to me...sounds healthy and gr8..Nice recipe!! Thanks for sharing

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  26. Pavithra ElangovanNovember 10, 2009 at 5:09 PM

    oh wow i too do this uma , we love it too with hot steamed rice and ghee. One thing I add little channa dhal and tamarind while roasting.

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  27. UrmiNovember 10, 2009 at 6:07 PM

    Absolutely new for me. Looks very nice and tempting. Thanks for the new and lovely recipe.

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  28. my kitchenNovember 10, 2009 at 8:15 PM

    different Podi,tastes good

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  29. HomecookedNovember 12, 2009 at 2:49 AM

    Nice idea Uma :) Nutritious and delicious!

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  30. lubnakarim06November 12, 2009 at 11:29 PM

    You are podi queen dear...love the different varieties of podi's....this sounds yum...love that header.

    Join Facebook it's much fun there....

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  31. SwarnaNovember 13, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    Its very tempting to me.. first time here..will follow ur blog..visit do visit mine as well

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  32. VaishaliNovember 13, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    Lovely idea, Uma. I use flax a lot in my kitchen but never thought of making a spice powder with it-- sounds perfect.

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  33. Gita JaishankarNovember 13, 2009 at 5:06 PM

    This is such a healthy podi Uma...I've bookmarked this recipe to try it soon :)

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  34. UnknownNovember 13, 2009 at 11:51 PM

    I add flaxseeds to my oatmeal. This sounds like a great way to have them!

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  35. ParitaNovember 14, 2009 at 1:23 PM

    Interesting podi..very healthy too!

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  36. UshaNovember 15, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    I make a spiced powder with flax seeds too, loved your take on it! Looks inviting....

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Thanks for dropping by! Your comments and suggestions are most welcome. Hope to see you again! -Uma