Kalonji Podi - Ground powder made from the "seed of blessing"
Kalonji or Kalojeere is an interesting spice which adds a beautiful aroma to the dishes. It is a flavorful spice that has its own sweet and nutty flavor. Kalonji is a widely used medicinal plant that has a history of a thousand years and finds its use in several forms like Kalonji oil, raw seeds, and so on.
Ingredients
- 4 to 5 large garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup kalonji seeds
- 1/4 cup roasted sesame seeds
- 3/4 cup jeera
- 3/4 cup ajwain
- 1/4 cup grated coconut
- 2 tsp red chili powder more or less as per choice avoid if intolerant or sensitive to spice
Instructions
- Slightly roast the sesame seeds, jeera, ajwain and grated coconut.
- Set them aside.
- Now in a dry blender, blend the above, add in the kalonji seeds, garlic, red chili powder and blend for 15 more seconds .
- Blend this all to a coarse mixture.
- You can sprinkle the chutney over the salads too.
Notes
- Kalonji seeds are magical seeds rich in fiber, amino acid, iron, sodium, calcium and potassium.
- Kalonji seeds have anti-inflammatory properties that can treat various chronic inflammations.
- Rich in antioxidants that neutralise the free radicals causing cancer.
Nutrition
Calories: 345kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 12gFat: 6.5gFiber: 40g
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