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    Sabja Seeds (Basil Seeds) | How to use Sabja Seeds

    Last Updated On: May 26, 2024 by Sharmilee J

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    Sabja Seeds are used in the making of many deserts including falooda etc. Sabja seeds also known as Sweet Basil Seeds has a lot of health benefits. How to prepare sabja seeds and use them before adding to a dish is explained here with step by step pictures and video.

    sabja seeds soaked and in a bowl

    Among many herbs and spices India is blessed with Sabja Seeds is one ingredient which is widely used.

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    • About Sabja Seeds
    • Video
    • Sabja Seeds Ingredients
    • How to prepare and use Sabja Seeds Step by Step
    • Expert Tips
    • Serving & Storage
    • FAQS
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    About Sabja Seeds

    Sabja Seeds are healthy, cooling & a digestive aid. 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.

    Sabja seeds, also known as basil seeds, tukmaria seeds, or falooda seeds, are tiny black seeds that are native to India and the Mediterranean region. The gelatinous texture and high soluble fiber of the swollen basil seeds helps make a filling drink, which could help curb appetite if consumed before meals.

    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 Jigardanda and when I enquired they said it is sabja vithai as we call seeds in tamil. Though the traditional jigarthanda does not use sabja seeds I loved the texture and cooling effect it gives to any drink. So I hunted for these seeds, finally found them at Nilgiris.

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    Recipes using Sabja Seeds

    • Falooda
    • Paal Sarbath
    • Rose Falooda
    • Mango Falooda
    • Royal Falooda

    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.

    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

    • Sarbath recipes
    • Falooda
    • Lemonade
    • Rooh afza sherbet
    • Icecream etc
    • or just add it in drinking water and consume it.
    sabja seeds raw vs sabja seeds soaked

    Sabja Seeds Ingredients

    • Water
    • Sabja seeds
    how to prepare sabja seeds ingredients needed

    How to prepare and use Sabja Seeds Step by Step

    1.First pick up and remove any husks or stones from the sabja seeds if any. Measure 1 teaspoon sabja seeds or basil seeds.

    measure and take sabja seeds

    2.Add it to a bowl.

    add it to a bowl

    3.Add 3/4 cup to 1 cup water to it. The seeds will absorb the water only what they need.

    add water to it

    4.Give a quick mix using a spoon.

    give a quick mix using a spoon

    5.Set aside for 20-30 minutes.

    set aside

    6.Mix it in between.

    mix in between

    7.This is after 30 minutes. The seeds are swollen well. Sabja seeds absorb water only what it needs so adding little more water is better.

    after 30 minutes

    8.Transfer to a strainer. Rinse it once if needed.

    drain water

    9. Sabja seeds are ready to use.

    sabja seeds are ready to use

    Add it to your deserts or drinks and enjoy!

    Expert Tips

    • 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.
    • You can use sabja seeds for making deserts, sarbath etc.

    Serving & Storage

    You can serve it with lemonade, rosemilk, sarbath, falooda etc. Soaked sabja seeds cab be stored in fridge and used for about a week.

    FAQS

    1.What is sabja seeds good for?

    Sabja seeds are rich in soluble fiber. It acts as a natural body coolant so can be added to drinks and deserts, good to consume especially in summer.

    2.Is sabja seeds and chia seeds same?

    No they are not the same. Chia seeds takes more time to soak and absorb liquids than sabja seeds, also chia seeds are grey in color slightly bigger in size than sabja seeds while sabja seeds are smaller and black in color.

    sabja seeds soaked and in a bowl

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    Sabja Seeds (Basil Seeds) | How to use Sabja Seeds

    Sabja Seeds are used in the making of many deserts including falooda etc. Sabja seeds also known as Sweet Basil Seeds has a lot of health benefits. How to prepare sabja seeds and use them before adding to a dish is explained here with step by step pictures and video.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time10 minutes mins
    Servings1 cup
    AuthorSharmilee J

    Ingredients

    • 1 teaspoon sabja seeds
    • 1/2 cup water as required

    Instructions

    • First pick up and remove any husks or stones from the sabja seeds if any. Measure 1 teaspoon sabja seeds or basil seeds.
    • Add it to a bowl.
    • Add 3/4 cup to 1 cup water to it. The seeds will absorb the water only what they need.
    • Give a quick mix using a spoon.
    • Set aside for 20-30 minutes.
    • Mix it in between.
    • This is after 30 minutes. The seeds are swollen well. Sabja seeds absorb water only what it needs so adding little more water is better.
    • Transfer to a strainer. Rinse it once if needed.
    • Sabja seeds are ready to use.
    • Add it to your deserts or drinks and enjoy!

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    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.
    • You can use sabja seeds for making deserts, sarbath etc.
    Nutrition Facts
    Sabja Seeds (Basil Seeds) | How to use Sabja 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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    Comments

    1. traditionallymodernfood

      June 05, 2014 at 8:20 am

      Grt health benefits

      Reply
    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

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      • 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?

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      • 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.

      Reply
    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

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      • SHARMILEE J

        September 26, 2015 at 2:02 am

        Yes you can

        Reply
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