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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.
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Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 345
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

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

Method
 

  1. Slightly roast the sesame seeds, jeera, ajwain and grated coconut.
  2. Set them aside.
  3. Now in a dry blender, blend the above, add in the kalonji seeds, garlic, red chili powder and blend for 15 more seconds .
  4. Blend this all to a coarse mixture.
  5. You can sprinkle the chutney over the salads too.

Nutrition

Calories: 345kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 12gFat: 6.5gFiber: 40g

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.

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