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Flax Seeds Powder | Avisaginjala Karam podi

Breakfast Recipes | vegetarian

  • Prep Time 2 Mins
  • Cook Time 15 Mins
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp Oil
  • 1/2 cup Flax Seeds
  • 17 - 20 Red Chillies
  • 1 tbsp Bengal Gram
  • 1 tbsp Black Gram with skin
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 2 tbsp Coriander Seeds
  • 7 - 8 Garlic
  • Tamarind – Size of a small Gooseberry
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 Tsp Oil and roast Flax Seeds on a low flame until they crackle. Set them aside in a plate.
  2. Heat another 2 tsp Oil and fry Bengal Gram, Black Gram until they let out an aroma.
  3. While they turn golden and let out Aroma, add Cumin Seeds and Coriander Seeds and roast well.
  4. Then add the Chillies and fry for another two minutes. While they are changing colour, add Garlic.
  5. Take the Red Chillies into the plate with Flax Seeds and Garlic into another cup.
  6. Add Tamarind and Salt and grind to a coarse powder for Idlis etc and a fine powder for Curries. Add the Garlic at the very end and pulse a couple of times and Remove.
  7. This powder lasts at least two months if stored in an airtight container.