Javas/Alsi Chutney
( A Maharashtrian side dish made from flax seeds).
This chutney is a delectable, keto-friendly, gluten-free combo of some super ingredients. Omega-3-fatty acids are ‘good fats’ that our body needs to maintain optimum health. Very few foods obtained from plants contain these fatty acids. Thus, vegetarians have very few options to meet their omega-3 requirements. Flax seeds(called ‘Alsi’ in Hindi and ‘Javas’ in the Marathi language) are a great option in this regard, as they are rich in omega-3- fatty acids. Incorporating them into our diet is a great way to ensure that we get these essential fats into our system. This chutney is an easy recipe that can be relished with roti, rice, bhakri, or bread. It can be stored easily in an air-tight container and relished every day!
Ingredients
100gm Flax seeds (Alsi/Javas)
3/4 cup dry grated coconut
1/4 cup roasted peanuts
2 tbsp sesame seeds (til)
7-8 garlic cloves
1/2 tbsp red chili powder
1 tsp sugar
salt as per taste
Method
Dry roast the flax seeds(Alsi/Javas) on a low flame, stirring intermittently, till they start crackling. Keep aside to cool down.
In the same pan, dry roast the dried grated coconut while stirring it. Let it turn golden brown. Keep aside.
Dry roast the peanuts on medium flame till they turn brown.
Dry roast the sesame seeds on low flame, till they start crackling.
In a grinder jar, add roasted flax seeds, roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, coconut, red chili powder, sugar, garlic cloves, and salt. Grind coarsely.
JAVAS CHUTNEY IS READY !!
Notes -
Cooldown the roasted ingredients before transferring them to the jar.
Dried curry leaves can also be added to this chutney.
Using dry ingredients is important, as we intend to store this chutney.
This chutney can be stored in an air-tight container for 2-3 months.
Take some hot rice, add ghee, salt, and this chutney to it. You will experience a state of satiety immediately! Add some groundnut oil to this chutney and relish it with roti or bhakri. Sprinkle it on bread butter or on a sandwich and devour it. This chutney goes well with almost everything!
Javas Chutney
Ingredients
- 100gm Flax seeds (Alsi/Javas)
- 3/4 cup dry grated coconut
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds (til)
- 8 garlic cloves
- 1/2 tbsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp sugar
- salt as per taste
Method
- Dry roast the flax seeds(Alsi/Javas) on a low flame, stirring intermittently, till they start crackling. Keep aside to cool down.
- In the same pan, dry roast the dried grated coconut while stirring it. Let it turn golden brown. Keep aside.
- Dry roast the peanuts on medium flame till they turn brown.
- Dry roast the sesame seeds on low flame, till they start crackling.
- In a grinder jar, add roasted flax seeds, roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, coconut, red chili powder, sugar, garlic cloves, and salt. Grind coarsely.
Notes
- Cooldown the roasted ingredients before transferring them to the jar.
- Dried curry leaves can also be added to this chutney.
- Using dry ingredients is important, as we intend to store this chutney.
- This chutney can be stored in an air-tight container for 2-3 months.
- Take some hot rice, add ghee, salt, and this chutney to it. You will experience a state of satiety immediately! Add some groundnut oil to this chutney and relish it with roti or bhakri. Sprinkle it on bread butter or on a sandwich and devour it. This chutney goes well with almost everything!
