Tomato and Flax seeds chutney is one of the yummy, loaded with healthy properties.
It is very easy to prepare this chutney.
Let us see some benefits of eating flax seeds in our diet.
Flax seeds are loaded with nutrients.
They are very good source of OMEGA 3 Fats which is necessary for vegetarians.
Flax seeds are rich in dietary fiber.
Flax seeds are rich in minerals like potassium, calcium, iron magnesium, folate and phosphorus and vitamins like, vitamin B1 and Vitamin B6.
No onion or NO garlic is used in this Dish Raw /Green Tomato and Flax seeds Chutney.
Things Needed :
1 Tbs Flax seeds
5 to 6 Green Tomatoes
Small gooseberry size tamarind
4 to 5 Byadagi chilly
1 Cup fresh grated coconut.
1 Tsp coconut oil to fry.
1 more tbs coconut oil to seasoning.
Salt : As required.
To Season :
Mustard seeds : 1/2 tsp
Ingh/Asafoetida : a pinch
Curry leaves : 5 to 6 leaves.
Method :
1. Wash and cut tomatoes and keep it aside.
2. Grate coconut and keep it aside.
3. Keep a pan on the fire and heat.
4. Add a tsp of coconut oil and put a tbs of flax seeds and fry till it turns slightly golden. (You can dry roast also - optional).
5. Add chilly and fry and take it out to a plate.
6. Add cut tomatoes and fry till it turns soft.
7. Add tamarind and put off the fire.
8. Allow all the ingredients to cool.
9. Now grind all the fried ingredients with grated coconut and salt.
10. Take it to a serving dish and add seasoning.
11. Serve with plain rice, ghee and this chutney and enjoy.
12. You can also enjoy with chapatis or rotis also.
Note :
Do not over fry the seeds because it turns as bitter chutney.
Adding more chilly is optional.
Adding less oil or frying without oil is optional.
Time : 15 minutes.
Serves : 3 to 4 People.
