Agasi Chutney | Flax Seeds Chutney Powder

Flax Seeds or Agasi (Kannada) Chutney is made with Flax seeds which is a very good source of omega 3 fatty acids. So it's known to increase the good cholesterol level. Western countries are just getting to know about the health  benefits of flax seeds and you can find many products that contain flax seeds in super market these days specially brown bread with flax seeds. 

In India, there are many ways of using these super healthy seeds in regular diet. Agasi Chutney is a popular recipe in North Karntaka along with Shenga /Ground Nut Chutney. It takes only abt 15 minutes to prepare it and it can be stored for upto 15-20 days in airtight container.

You can include this spicy chutney in your diet in various ways, it tastes great when mixed with curd and can be eaten with Chapathi or Jawar Rotti.

Ingredients: 
Agasi /Flax Seeds : 1 Cup
Red Chilli Powder : 1 Tbsp
Curry Leaves: 1 sprig
Turmeric : 1/4 tsp
Tamarind : 1 small marble size
Sugar: 1/2 tsp
Garlic : 3-4 cloves
Salt to taste

Method:
1. Heat a deep pan and roast flax seeds on low heat until the seeds turn aromatic. It will splutter a lot, so it's good to use a deep pot for roasting the seeds.

2. Cool down the roasted seeds a bit and grind with all other ingredients to a coarse powder. Store it in an airtight jar. It can be used for 15-20 days at room temperature.