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    How to use Sabja Seeds | Sweet Basil Seeds | Falooda Seeds

    June 5, 2014 by Sharmilee J 18 Comments

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    Sabja Seeds are used in the making of falooda and other items – How to prepare them & use them before adding to a dish is explained in this post. Sabja Seeds are healthy, cooling & a digestive aid.Sabja Seeds/Sweet Basil Seeds/Falooda Seeds

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    Sweet Basil Seeds or Sabja Seeds are popularly called as Falooda Seeds.These are the seeds of sweet basil, also called Thai Holy Basil, which is different from holy basil, the tulsi plant revered in India. I came to know about this sabja seeds only recently though I have seen in faloodas, but havent tasted them. Summer is at its peak, so whenever I am at RS Puram I would nag hubby to go a lassi shop to drink either Sweet Lassi or Jigardhanda and surprisingly I saw these sabja seeds floating in Jigardhanda and when I enquired they said it is sabja vithai as we call seeds in tamil.I loved the texture and cooling effect it gives to any drink.So I hunted for these seeds, finally found them at Kannan Departmental Stores.Will post sweet basil lemonade soon.

    Though sabja seeds is native to India, still we are not using them widely in our diet inspite of numerous health benefits.These seeds naturally have a cooling effect so can be used in
    1.Any sarbath recipes
    2.Falooda
    3.Lemonade
    4.Rooh afza sherbet
    5.Icecream etc
    or just add it in drinking water and consume it.

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    Perhaps, the gelatinous texture and high soluble fibre of the swollen basil seeds helps make a filling drink, which could help curb appetite if consumed before meals.
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    How to use Sabja Seeds | Sweet Basil Seeds | Falooda Seeds

    Sabja Seeds are used in the making of falooda and other items – How to prepare them & use them before adding to a dish is explained in this post. Sabja Seeds are healthy, cooling & a digestive aid.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time10 minutes mins
    Servings1 cup
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoon sabja seeds
    • water as required

    Instructions

    • Pick up and remove any husks or stones from the sabja seeds if any.
    • Then take sabja seeds in a wide bowl.
    • Add water. While pouring the water itself it starts to grow. Soon it will start absorbing water and growing in size.
    • After pouring water, let it aside for 10mins.
    • It grows in size, the seeds will all become transparent jelly like coating will be formed.

    Notes

    • Add enough water else the seeds will become lumpy. No worries you can add more if you see its very dry. Water should be a layer floating above the sabja seeds. But its better to add more first itself.
    • The seeds will absorb only the water it requires and leave the rest floating. So its better to add more and strain the rest at later stage.
    Nutrition Facts
    How to use Sabja Seeds | Sweet Basil Seeds | Falooda Seeds
    Amount Per Serving (20 g)
    Calories 1
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 0.03g0%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 0.02g
    Sodium 0.2mg0%
    Potassium 12mg0%
    Carbohydrates 0.1g0%
    Fiber 0.1g0%
    Sugar 0.01g0%
    Protein 0.1g0%
    Vitamin A 211IU4%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 7mg1%
    Iron 0.1mg1%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Expert Tips

    1. Pick up and remove any husks or stones from the sabja seeds if any.Then take sabja seeds in a wide bowl. Add water.Soon it will start absorbing and growing in size.While pouring the water itself it  starts to grow.After pouring water , let it aside for 10mins.
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    2. Can you see?! it is growing in size, the seeds will all become transparent jelly like coating will be formed.
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    My Notes:

    • Add enough water else the seeds will become lumpy.No worries you can add more if you see its very dry.Water should be a layer floating above the sabja seeds. But its better to add more first itself.
    • The seeds will absorb only the water it requires and leave the rest floating. So its better to add more and strain the rest at later stage.

    Health Benefits of Sabja seeds:

    • Helps in digestion.
    • Relieves stress and tension.
    • Provides relief to cold, cough, and flu.
    • If you have mouth ulcer, try chewing the  seeds raw(without soaking).
    • They are excellent body coolants making it perfect for summer.

    Sabja Seeds/Sweet Basil Seeds/Falooda Seeds

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    Comments

    1. traditionallymodernfood

      June 05, 2014 at 8:20 am

      Grt health benefits

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    2. Vaishnavi

      June 05, 2014 at 10:00 am

      Hi Sharmi, how long does it take to get completely soaked?

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      • SHARMILEE J

        June 05, 2014 at 10:31 am

        10 mins -15 mins

        Reply
      • Vaishnavi

        June 05, 2014 at 10:39 am

        Thanks

        Reply
    3. Padmaramya Narasimhan

      June 05, 2014 at 3:57 pm

      Do we get this in all the departmental stores?

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      • SHARMILEE J

        June 06, 2014 at 1:59 am

        Yes you can try and see…

        Reply
    4. niki6649

      June 06, 2014 at 6:31 am

      After they are swollen enough u can store them in refrigerator also

      Reply
    5. Triveni Srinu

      June 06, 2014 at 10:23 am

      If we add sugar or jaggery… then will enjoy complete taste.

      Reply
    6. Unknown

      June 06, 2014 at 3:40 pm

      where do you get jigarthanda in RS Puram?

      Reply
      • SHARMILEE J

        June 11, 2014 at 11:59 am

        At Chillax Lassi Shop near Rathna Vinayagar Temple….

        Reply
    7. Anu s kitchendelights

      June 08, 2014 at 7:29 am

      Thanks for the information…..I have seen these seeds but never thought of trying them..sure to try.

      Reply
    8. Gollapalli Bhadramani

      June 08, 2014 at 10:39 am

      For instant relief from sun stroke u soak these seeds in coconut water along with kalakanda and drink.

      Reply
    9. Unknown

      June 10, 2014 at 5:01 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
    10. RAJENDRASOURA A.T.

      February 18, 2015 at 5:08 am

      Sabja (Thiruneetru Pachchilai in Tamail) is natural herbal seeds. It can be soaked in plain water for some time and drunk for health. It reduces body heat. The leaves gives good smell to body when it is applied to body in paste shape.

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    11. Stalin Seva

      June 20, 2015 at 2:31 pm

      Should we chew of swallow sabja after soaked in water ?

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      • SHARMILEE J

        June 21, 2015 at 12:34 pm

        Yes sabja seeds are edible

        Reply
    12. Barla. Prathyusha

      September 25, 2015 at 4:59 pm

      Can we drink the soaked sabji seeds without chewing.which is more beneficial,drinking directly or chewing them

      Reply
      • SHARMILEE J

        September 26, 2015 at 2:02 am

        Yes you can

        Reply

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