Flax Seed Raita, Recipe Link : http://www.tarladalal.com/Flax-Seed-Raita-(-Omega-3-Fatty-Acids-and-Calcium-Rich-Recipe-)-35093r Tarla Dalal App: http://www.tarladalal.com/free-recipe-app.aspx Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/TarlaDalal/207464147348 YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/TarlaDalalsKitchen/featured Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/tarladalal/ Google Plus: https://plus.google.com/107883620848727803776 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tarla_Dalal Tarla Dalal Blogspot: http://tarladalal.blogspot.in/ Flax Seed Raita Flax Seed Raita (Omega -- 3 Fatty Acids and Calcium Rich) Flax seeds are one of the richest sources of omega 3 fatty acids, typically found in non-vegetarian dishes. Omega 3 fatty acids are a must in the vegetarian diet to build immunity, prevent LDL oxidation and heart ailments. This raita uses ground flax seeds for a delicious dish that your family will relish. Enjoy. Preparation time: 10 minutes. Cooking time: 10 minutes. Serves 4. 1 cup thickly grated bottle gourd (doodhi / lauki) 1 cup fresh beaten low-fat curds (dahi) ½ cup finely chopped mint leaves (phudina) ¼ tsp roasted cumin seeds (jeera) ¼ tsp black salt (sanchal) ½ tsp sugar 1½ tbsp roasted and coarsely ground flax seeds (alsi) Salt to taste 1. Combine the bottle gourd with ¼ cup of water in a deep pan and mix well. Cover and cook on a medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes or till all the water evaporates. Keep aside to cool. 2. Combine all the ingredients, including the cooked bottle gourd in a deep bowl and mix well. 3. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve chilled. Handy tip: Blend 1½ tbsp of flax seeds in a mixer to get 2 tbsp of flax seeds powder.

• published: 16 Jan 2014
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