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Flaxseed Chutney

By Mita Mondal
Flaxseed chutney is made from flaxseeds, garlic, and a variety of other seeds. It is then tempered with a mixture of urad dal, chana dal, curry leaves and others.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Soaking time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Condiments
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 278 kcal

Ingredients
  

To make flaxseed chutney paste:

  • ¾ cup flaxseeds
  • 1 tbsp coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • ¼ tsp fenugreek seeds
  • Tamarind small lemon size
  • 15 pieces dry red chilies
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 8 pieces garlic with skin

To make the tadka for the chutney:

  • 1 tbsp oil
  • ½ tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tbsp urad dal
  • 1 tbsp chana dal
  • Curry leaves a few
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Take a pan and heat it. Add ¾ cup flaxseeds and stir continuously.
  • Sauté for 5 minutes at low flame until it stops crackling and changes color slightly as shown in the image below. Transfer sautéed flaxseed to plate.
  • In the same pan, add ¼ tsp fenugreek seeds, 1 tbsp coriander seeds, 1 tsp jeera and sauté well.
  • Transfer them to the plate of flaxseeds. Let them cool down completely.
  • In same pan, add 1 spoon oil and heat it. Add 15 dry red chilies and sauté well.
  • Transfer them to a plate when done to cool down.
  • Add 8 garlic cloves to it.
  • Soak tamarind for 10 minutes.
  • Add sautéed flaxseeds, coriander seeds, fenugreek seeds, jeera, dry chili, garlic, and salt in mixing jar.
  • Grind them coarsely.
  • Add tamarind. (Pro tip: You can add tomatoes if you do not have tamarind at home).
  • Grind it again. Add tamarind water while grinding. Transfer to a bowl when done.
  • Now, to make the tadka, take a pan, heat it and add 1 tbsp oil, 1 tbsp chana dal, 1 tbsp urad dal, and ½ tsp mustard seeds. Sauté them for a few minutes.
  • Then add curry leaves and sauté nicely.
  • Add tadka to flaxseed chutney in the bowl.
  • Mix well.
  • Your homemade flaxseeds chutney is ready.
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Notes

I have not added onions in the chutney. You may add them if you want.
Wash the tamarind in hot water before soaking. It will remove impurities from it.
Adjust number of chilies according to your heat tolerance.  
Cooling the flaxseeds is important. Do not rush to grind them.
I have used refined oil in the recipe. You can use any cooking oil.

Nutrition Info (Estimation Only)

Nutrition Facts
Flaxseed Chutney
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
278
Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
21
g
32
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
11
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
7
g
Sodium
 
15
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
364
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
18
g
6
%
Fiber
 
12
g
50
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
 
1000
IU
20
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
110
mg
11
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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