What are sabja Ginjalu called in English?
Also known as falooda seeds or turkmaria/tukmaria, Sabja ginjalu in Telugu, Sabja vithai in Tamil, these tear-shaped kernels belong to the family of Ocimum basilicum and are often confused with chia.
How do you consume sabja seeds?
The simplest thing you can do is soak two teaspoons of sabja seeds in water and drink it every day. “They can also be added to sherbets, falooda, smoothies for added benefits,” says Bawri.
How many hours soak sabja seeds?
Soak them in 1/4 to 1/2 cup water for about 2 hours. Add them to any fruit juice, barley water or ice cream or kheer.
Can sabja seeds be cooked?
Sabja seeds or falooda seeds are one of the underestimated ingredient in Indian cooking. They are basically the seeds of the sweet basil. Sabja seeds are most commonly used in making Falooda and can be easily added to sherbets, Milkshakes and other cooling drinks like Jigarthanda, Nannari syrup, shikanjvi.
What’s the best way to make Sabja seeds?
In a blender mix banana, unsweetened almond milk, dates, cinnamon and salt. Blend them to form a thick paste. Stir in the sabja seeds and let it sit for at least 10 minutes. Serve the sabja porridge in bowls, topped with mixed fruits.
How to make Sabja porridge with almond milk?
Wash and soak the sabja seeds in warm water for 10 to 15 minutes. Strain out the excess water and keep aside. In a blender mix banana, unsweetened almond milk, dates, cinnamon and salt. Blend them to form a thick paste. Stir in the sabja seeds and let it sit for at least 10 minutes. Serve the sabja porridge in bowls, topped with mixed fruits.
Can you drink Sabja seeds water on empty?
Drinking sabja seeds water daily on empty is a proven method to lose weight. One can also consume these seeds mixed with yogurt to soothe the tummy. The natural cooling properties of these seeds make them the most-sought after ingredients, during peak summers.
How are Sabja seeds good for weight loss?
Sabja is very low on calories making it the most desired ingredient for those on weight loss diet. Though rich on carbs, these little seeds provide high amount of protein, fibre and other necessary nutrients. Being loaded with 42% of carbs for every 100 grams, these seeds provide instant energy to the body.