Name: Chia Seeds Idly Powder recipe by Shyamala Kumar at BetterButter
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: Black urad dhal - 1 cup; Channa dhal- ½ cup; Organic Raw chia seeds- ¼ cup; Dry red chilies- 25-30; Asafoetida/Hing- 2-3 tsp; Curry leaves- 2-6 twigs, torn into pieces; Salt to taste; Sugar- 1 tsp (optional); Any cooking oil- 1-2 tsp (for roasting)

ABOUT Chia Seeds Idly Powder RECIPE

A healthy twist on the usual version of idly powder that is rich in pulses and legumes like black urad, channa and spices like red chillies, Hing and curry leaves.

Ingredients Serving: 12

Black urad dhal - 1 cup
Channa dhal- ½ cup
Organic Raw chia seeds- ¼ cup
Dry red chilies- 25-30
Asafoetida/Hing- 2-3 tsp
Curry leaves- 2-6 twigs, torn into pieces
Salt to taste
Sugar- 1 tsp (optional)
Any cooking oil- 1-2 tsp (for roasting)

Instructions

Roast black urad dhal, channa dhal, dry red chillies and curry leaf one by one with a little amount of oil till they are crisp and golden in colour.
Chia seeds can be grounded raw. In fact, using grounded or powdered form of raw chia seeds in recipes is the best way of consuming them as it helps in the optimal absorption of nutrients in our body.
Bring the roasted ingredients to room temperature and grind it into a coarse powder along with chia seeds, asafoetida, sugar and salt. You can grind it finely also if your family prefers that way.
Transfer it to a large bowl and mix well.
Store it in an air-tight container to keep the flavours intact and can be served as an accompaniment for idly, dosa and Upma varieties. This recipe stays fresh for 2-3 months.

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