kalakkalsamayal: Flax Urundai

Monday, February 17, 2014

Flax Urundai

#FlaxUrundai : #FlaxSeeds or #Flax are rich source of omega-3 fatty acids.
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Lets see the preparation of flax seed ball here.

Ingredients :

1/2 cup Flax seeds
1/2 Fried grams
2 Tsp Till ( sesame )
4 Almond, chop nicely
8 Cashew nuts
4 Fig
2 Cardamom
4 Cloves
a small piece Nutmeg
1/2 cup Jaggery
2 Tbsp Honey

Method :
Heat a kadai on a stove over a medium flame.
Add flax seeds and roast without adding oil.

Keep stirring continuously for uniform roasting.
At one stage the seeds start crackling with a sound. phat. phat...
Transfer into a plate when the seeds are crackling giving out a nice aroma.

In the same way dry roast till [ sesame ] also.
Then roast fried grams well.

Cool them down to room temperature.
Now grind well using a mixer grinder and transfer into a basin..

Microwave cashews for 3 minutes or until it turns to golden color.
Break into small pieces.
Chop almonds and fig into small pieces.
Pound jaggery well and add to the powder.
Add honey and mix well.
Make small balls and arrange in an air tight container.
If needed add some more honey to make a proper balls.