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.
Servings1 cup
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon sabja seeds
- ½ 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 ¾ 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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