
Flax seeds idli podi is the best way to consume flax seeds in south Indian way. Also you can easily finish off your stock.
I had some flax seeds sitting in my pantry other than some ground flax. So for long time wanted to try something with it. That's when my sister in law told me she adds flax in small portions to sneak into her idli podi. I was postponing grinding idli podi for long and was going to grind it anyway.
Was working on another post, but it seemed like I could not post yesterday, so suddenly changed my plans and thought of posting this. Yet could not post on time 😆
Coming to this idli podi, since I am posting this as flax seeds idli podi, I adapted the recipe from here and made it with more flax seeds. I found the serving size to be more. This could last me for atleast 4 months 🤣 Also the flax seed's flavour is making the idli podi totally different from the regular one. You can add flax seeds in smaller ratio to your regular idli podi or something with dhaniya like in this recipe if you are trying to sneak in. If you are okay to consume flax seeds, then you can go ahead and try with more flax seeds proportions as in the recipe.
Benefits of Flax seeds
*Rich in Omega 3 fatty acids, so helps reducing inflammation, regulates BP.
*Helps to restore harmonal balance in women.
*Fiber and nutrient rich.
*Anti Carcinogenic.
*Helps in losing weight.
If you are trying, please half the recipe and try in small quantity.
Recipe card
Flax seeds idli podi
Equipments (Amazon Affiliate links)
Ingredients
- ½ cup flax seeds
- ½ cup urad dal
- ¼ cup chana dal
- 15 to 20 red chillies
- ¼ teaspoon asafoetida, solid Use ½ teaspoon if powder
- 1 teaspoon tamarind
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon oil
- Salt
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients needed.
- First dry roast flax seeds until it pops. Take care not to burn it. Remove in plate for cooling.
- Add a teaspoon of oil and roast red chilli, asafoetoda, chana dal, until the dal turns golden. Remove in plate.
- Drizzle another teaspoon off oil and roast urad dal until golden. Remove for cooling.
- Another teaspoon of oil goes in and sautee tamarind and garlic until garlic is golden.
- Cool down all completely.
- First grind chilli, tamarind, asafoetida and salt.
- Then top it with the other roasted items and powder coarsely.
- Make sure to mix well in between. Cool and store in airtight container.
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Notes
- Make sure to roast all in medium flame and stir constantly to avoid burnt ingredient.
- Asafoetida adds flavour, so add it generously.
Flax seeds idli podi method:
- Gather all ingredients needed.
- First dry roast flax seeds until it pops. Take care not to burn it. Remove in plate for cooling.
- Add a teaspoon of oil and roast red chilli, asafoetoda, chana dal, until the dal turns golden. Remove in plate.
- Drizzle another teaspoon off oil and roast urad dal until golden. Remove for cooling. Another teaspoon of oil goes in and sautee tamarind and garlic until garlic is golden. Cool down all completely.
- First grind chilli, tamarind, asafoetida and salt.
- Then top it with the other roasted items and powder coarsely. Make sure to mix well in between. Cool and store in airtight container.
Stays good for a month in room temperature. After that, better to keep refrigerated.
Ramya
Please let me know, where did you buy iron Rawa? Share the link pls., Thank you.
Raks Anand
You mean that cast iron pan? It's lodge Cast iron pan. https://www.amazon.in/dp/B00WTSCY0U/?ref=exp_rakskitchen_dp_vv_d (affiliate link)
Gomathi
Hi Raks,
The long handle wooden spoon looks so cute. The one you use for roasting spices on the cast iron pan. Where can I get one?
Raks Anand
Google search for korean long handle wooden ladle and compare the prices before buying 🙂
Sirisha
I tried this recipe, added pumpkin seeds as well in equal quantity to flax seeds. Its awesome recipe for seed cycling. Its so yummy. I recommended this to my friends and family:)
Raks Anand
Thank you so much for your feedback 🙂
Gayatri Vasudevan
Hello Mam. Your recipe looks really good. Please let me know if it is ok to avoid garlic
Raks Anand
Yes you can, use more asafoetida.