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Masala Dosa with Flax Seeds Curry Leaf Karam Podi

One of nature’s best health food which is a valuable source of omega 3 and dietary fiber isflax seed. Known for its nutritional benefits, which include lowering of cholesterol,protection against cancer and regulating of blood pressure, there is a growing popularity offlax seeds among the health conscious. I try to incorporate flax seeds into my family’s diet ona regular basis and relish it in a South Indian style avatar, Podi. Makes for a delectable podiwith idli, dosa, or with rice and a dollop of ghee.

Flax Seeds go by the name Avise Ginjalu or Aviselu in Telugu and Alsi in Hindi. They areavailable at Fab India outlets and Nilgiris stores.

Flax Seeds Curry Leaves Karam Podi Recipe

Preparation: 2030 minutes

Cuisine: Andhra

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Ingredients:

2 tsps oil/ghee for roasting

1/2 cup flax seeds

1 cup packed curry leaves, washed and dried

1/2 cup bengal gram dal/senaga pappu

2 tbsps cup black gram dal/minappapu

1 tbsp coriander seeds/dhaniyalu/dhania

1 tsp cumin seeds/jeera/jeelakara

810 dried red chillies, tear into two and deseed (adjust to suit your spice level)

8 garlic cloves OR 1/4 tsp asafoetida

salt to taste

1 Drizzle oil in a heavy bottomed vessel and roast the channa dal on low to medium heat for34 mts. Add split gram dal, coriander seeds, cumin seeds and dry red chillis to the roastingchanna dal and continue to roast till the dals release their flavor and turn golden. Removeand cool.2 In the same vessel, add the flax seeds and roast on low flame till they give a cracklingsound like sesame seeds. Remove and keep aside.3 In the same vessel, drizzle little oil and add the curry leaves and roast on low flame tillcrisp. Remove and keep aside.4 Place the cooled dalsspices mixture, curry leaves, flax seeds and salt in a blender andgrind to make a coarse powder. Add the garlic towards the end and grind for a few seconds.5 Store in an air tight container and place in refrigerator. Serve with tiffins like dosas andidlis with a generous helping of ghee or oil.

Note:

There are many variations to this podi. One variation, add a small gooseberry sized tamarindto the above ingredients to get that tangy flavor. Add the tamarind at the time of grinding theingredients. Another variation is to replace garlic with a little less than 1/4 tsp asafoetida.Always grind the ingredients only after they are completely cool, otherwise they will a form alump and you will not achieve the desired powder consistency if ground when still hot.Always store in dry air tight bottles and use a dry spoon to remove the podi. Podis are bestconsumed within 34 weeks of preparation, as they don’t retain the freshness after a month orso. You can also refrigerate for a longer shelf life and freshness.

Flax Seed Karam Podi

Flax Seeds Curry Leaf Karam Podi Recipe

Prep time: 5 minCook time: 25 minMain Ingredients: flax seeds lentils curry leaves

One of nature’s best health food which is a valuable source of omega 3 and dietary fiber is

flax seed. Known for its nutritional benefits which include lowering of cholesterol, protectionagainst cancer and regulating of blood pressure, there is a growing popularity of flax seedsamong the health conscious. I try to incorporate flax seeds into my family’s diet on a regularbasis and relish it in a South Indian style avatar, Podi.

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By Sailu • Jun 23rd, 2010 • Category: All Recipes, Andhra Recipes, Indian Vegan Recipes, IndianVegetarian Recipes, Podi Recipes

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Hello all ,really very tasty recipe,would like to try but few questions.1Which type of flax seeds should use (means brown in color or yellow Golden incolor),also health point of view.2the dal used in recipe was already cooked or just raw,if it was not cooked then is itsafe to eat it and will easily digested,What if i used a cooked dal (remaind hard butcookes a little).

but do reply about flax seeds,i m new to it and confused which color shold i buy

Abc

Like Reply5 months ago

Brown flax seeds. If you read the recipe carefully, its mentioned that the dalshould be roasted. You do not cook the dal but roast it in a little oil. When yougrind the dal, it will become a fine powder.

sailusfood

Like Reply5 months ago in reply to Abc

You have not replied to rmas following queries Do not fry flax seed – is it really true

without frying can we grind the whole flaxseed and then eat?

whether frying flaxseed is good or not?

pls suggest. I also feel that flaxseed should not be heated at all. and this should bestored in a opaque container in freezer for preserving and longevity say for a month"suse.I am looking for your take. Thanks

Geetha


I loved your recipes. It is truly a wonderful one. Did you know flax seeds can relieveneck pain, if 118 grams of it is used everyday either in yoghurt or simply by adding it toany other recipe? :)

Sharmila Meena


It is a wonderful one. I guess, Flax seeds of a quarter cup contains 7.0 g of Omega3and it is 156.4 % of Daily Value. Sailu's kitchen rocks. Sulochana

Sulochana

Like Reply1 year ago

Hi sailu,

Here senagapappu means is it chunty senagapappu?

Seshi


Senagapappu is Bengal gram/Channa dal.

Sailu

Like Reply1 year ago in reply to Seshi

Thanks Sailu. That does make sense. I tend to add garlic to food as much as possibledue to the health benefits(and also to use it up)and often use both hing and garlic indishes. When some aunties come to hear of it they respond as if I'm doing somethingtotally horrendously wrong, but when I ask them what's wrong with doing so, they don'tknow the real answer, they just remember it as something one should not do. Againwhat you say makes sense, but I wonder due to their strong reaction, if using both hasany unwanted or unhealthy effects. Is garlic expensive in India?Cause maybe theythink it is wasteful to use both.If anyone out there knows about this or has a relativewho might know please ask them and post cause this has been bugging me for sometime.Thanks!!!

Leens


garlic is a taboo or banned item in traditional orthodox brhamin families. one ofthe reasons is that when consumed the strong odour remains longtime and itrepels the other people who sit next. there are many vegetarian foods like oniontoo banned in priestly class and used only as medicine when needed. since therajassic or warrior like qualities are not expected in their diet, if right enquiry ismade to right people they can enlighten on history ,reasons, logic , andapplicability .ramamurthy

Ramu7shambhavi

Like Reply2 months ago in reply to Leens

Using both garlic and asafoetida in a recipe does not have any unhealthyeffects. Garlic is not expensive here in India and people in low income groupsuse garlic in their everyday cooking. So am sure they do not consider it wastefulusing both as they are used moderately in most recipes.

Sailu

Like Reply1 year ago in reply to Leens

Hi I love ur site!Whenever i I'm bored of my usual recipes it is such a pleasure to getnew ones from wonderful site blogs like yours.I have had a genreal question forsometime now that i think u will be able to answer. Why is it that when cooking withasafotida people say not to use garlic? Is it either one or the other, or can we use bothin a recipe?If we should not use both, what is the reason for it?

Leens


Basically asafoetida is a unique spice that elevates the flavor of spices and therest of the ingredients called for in a particular recipe. When used along withgarlic, the flavor of garlic overpowers asafoetida's flavor. Brahmins since ageshave been using asafoetida as a substitute for garlic and onions in theircooking. In a way asafoetida gives an aroma similar to garlic and hence there isusually no need to add both in a dish. This is my take on your question. Others

Sailu

are welcome to share their views on Leens query.

Like Reply1 year ago in reply to Leens

Sailu! What a delightful recipe. Tried this and it takes exactly like my mother'shomemade karvepaku podi, except that this one is loaded with healthy omega3's fromflaxseed. I would imagine this must be refrigerated though, since flaxseed (andflaxseed meal) is generally advised to be refrigerated. Great stuff!

Padma


Hi Sailu,I made this powder y'day and it tastes good.I added sugar and tamarind.Thanks.

Deepti


Hi Sailu,Even I make dry chutney with flax seeds usinggarlic, chilly pow and salt. I dont roast these seeds.Will definitely try this ver.Tried making eggless cake using curds and my daugh just loved it.Is cooking soda and baking soda the same?

Deepti


Yes, cooking soda and baking soda are one and the same.

Sailu

Like Reply1 year ago in reply to Deepti

It looks delicious and flax seeds health benefits cannot be emphasized enough so it isreally a great recipe.

sheba


wonderful and mouthwatering recipes.

diana


Healthy podi!!

Sharmilee


Sailu garu,

Do you know what its called in telugu?

Thanks,Soumya

Soumya


I have mentioned above in the post, Soumya garu. They are called AviseGinjalu or Aviselu in Telugu.

Sailu

Like Reply1 year ago in reply to Soumya

wow lovely podi.. like it!!

kalva


Sailu,Thanks for another nutritious recipe !! I think you meant to say '1 tbsp cumin seeds/jeera/jeelakara' not just 1...

Suma


Thanks for pointing out, Suma. Its 1 tsp of cumin seeds.

Sailu

Like Reply1 year ago in reply to Suma

Good recipe, but i heard from a couple of resources that too much flax is not good forchildren. Adults can benefit from its health properties.

la kshmi


Sailu, that is one great looking podi. What a wonderful way of including it in regularfood. I bought the seeds few weeks back, but haven't used it yet. Should start using asmy husband has high cholestrol, as I know this helps :)

Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal


wow...nice podi recipe..flax seeds have many benefits indeed!

Neha


By Roasting the flax seeds it looses its benefitsI do this podi without roasting the flax seeds .

Sheela


Do not fry flax seed is it really true

without frying can we grind the whole flaxseed and then eat?

whether frying flaxseed is good or not?

pls suggest.

rmas

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Like Reply1 year ago in reply to Sheela

Where are Flax seeds available in Vizag?

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At Fab India, Dutt Island, Siripuram.

Sailu

Like Reply1 year ago in reply to Sailaja

I am seeing this flax seeds podi often in many blogs...but haven't yet tried my hands onthem yet' after seeing this picture' it tempts me a lot, must be great tasting one for sure:)

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Verry innovative and healthy too! Using flax seeds in podi is really good.

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