Flaxseed Chutney | Javas Chutney | Alsi Chutney Recipe
Flaxseed chutney is a flavourful & nutritious spice powder made from roasted flaxseeds, combined with nutty sesame seeds, coconut and spices.This chutney is a healthy twist on traditional Indian chutneys.This is a vegan, nutritious, omega-3 rich, fiber rich, beginner-friendly & diabetic-friendly condiment to include in your day-to-day diet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Whole Flaxseeds
- 1/4th cup Sesame Seeds
- 1/4th cup Dry Coconut
- 4 Dry Red Chillies
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 2 sprigs Curry Leaves
- 4 Garlic Cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon Oil
Instructions
- Heat a thick bottom pan, add whole flaxseeds and dry roast for 2-3 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Once well roasted, they will start to pop & release their nutty aroma.
- Transfer the flaxseeds to a plate & let them cool.
- Dry roast sesame seeds for 2 minutes until they turn lightly brown. Once done, set them aside to cool.
- Heat half a teaspoon of oil, toss in garlic cloves and saute for 30 seconds.
- Add 2 sprigs of curry leaves, saute for another minute till leaves turn crisp.
- Toss in dry red chillies, dry red chillies and cumin seeds.
- Roast this mixture on low heat, stirring continuously.
- Roast till coconut turns golden brown & the spices release their aroma.
- Once roasted, set aside this mixture to cool down completely.
- Once all the roasted ingredients have cooled, add them to the blender.
- Add half a teaspoon of red chilli powder and salt to taste.
- Blend on pulse mode to get a coarse texture.
- Healthy Flaxseed Chutney is ready.
- Store it in an airtight container and use when required.