Flaxseed Chutney

Linseed seeds are also known as flax seeds. Many people eat it to lose belly fat. Flax seeds are taken for weight loss. You can make smoothies, brownies and many other things from flax seeds. Today we are going to tell you how to make flax seed chutney.

What are Flaxseeds?

Dr. Rajeshwari Panda is the HOD of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at Medicover Hospital, Navi Mumbai. She recommends grinding whole flaxseeds to make them easier to digest after grinding them. Whole flax seeds may pass through your intestine undigested, meaning you won’t get all the benefits.

Flaxseeds contain fiber and omega-3 fatty acids as well as phytochemicals called lignans. One teaspoon of ground flaxseed contains 2 grams of polyunsaturated fatty acids, 2 grams of fiber and 37 calories.

Flaxseeds help improve digestion, reduce constipation, lower cholesterol and reduce heart disease.

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What are the benefits of flax seeds?

Good for heart health

Flaxseeds protect heart health in several ways. Flaxseeds lower pressure, long-term consumption may benefit you. One study found that among 50 adults with high cholesterol, those who consumed three tablespoons of roasted flaxseed powder daily for three months experienced significant reductions in total cholesterol and LDL (bad cholesterol) levels. They also saw an increase in HDL (good cholesterol) levels.

Good for better digestive health

Four tablespoons of flax seeds provide 27% of the daily fiber. It is a key nutrient for digestive health. Fiber makes you feel full faster, helps control weight, prevents constipation. Flaxseeds contain both soluble and insoluble fiber, both of which improve bowel movements in different ways.

Improves sugar

High sugar (glucose) is a sign of a disease like type 2 diabetes. Being overweight can increase your sugar risk, but flaxseeds can help prevent it.

Lignan in flaxseed improves glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes without affecting fasting glucose, lipid profile and insulin sensitivity.

Flaxseed is good for skin

Flax seeds are very good for the skin. You can both apply it to the skin and eat it. Flaxseeds are rich in Omega 3, which has anti-inflammatory properties and helps strengthen skin cells and retain moisture in your skin. The omega 3 fatty acids in flax seeds help to tone and tighten the skin.

How to make Flaxseed Chutney

You will need to make Flaxseed Chutney

Tamarind 2 sticks
Flax seeds 200 grams
Red Chilli 8
Olive oil 3 tsp
Cumin 3 tsp
Salt is needed
Water as needed
Coriander leaves

Here’s how to make linseed chutney

Step 1

To make flaxseed chutney, take a non-stick pan and add a spoonful of oil and fry the flaxseeds till golden brown or for 2-3 minutes. Once they are roasted, switch off the gas and keep the flax seeds aside.

Step 2

Now add another spoon of oil and fry cumin seeds and tamarind separately on medium flame. When they are fried, switch off the flame. Add flax seeds, tamarind and cumin seeds in a bowl and grind them together in a grinder.

Step 3

Finally add a tablespoon of water to the powder and add salt and pepper. Put this mixture in a grinder and blend until its consistency thickens like a chutney. When ready, garnish with oil and coriander leaves and serve.

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