Flax seeds may be available in Nattu marandhu kadai in Madras at
RAMSAMY &SONS near Kannashyam kovil Near evening bazaar (Rasappa
Chetty St. in park town in MADRAS.
Flax Seeds are available in Nilgiris on Brigade road
Flaxseed:
Flaxseed has a mild nutty flavor and is often used simply sprinkled
over hot dishes such as cooked cereal or stir fry's. The seed can also
be sprouted and used in salads and sandwiches.
Do not use if you have bowel obstruction or thyroid problems. Always
take with water. May decrease the absorption of medications.
Heating or cooking flaxseed oil will destroy the omega-3 fatty acids in
it and also cause the formation of harmful free radical oxidants. Best
if taken with a meal that contains some fat.
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Flaxseeds are called as Ali vidai in Tamil, Cheruchana vithu in
Malayalam akshi in Kannada, jawas in Marathi and alsi in Hindi. These
seeds are flat, oval, glossy, and are pointed at one end. The color of
the flaxseed ranges from light to dark reddish brown. Whole flaxseed
comes with Mother Natures own finest packagingits natural hard hull
keeps it fresh.
Flaxseed has long been valued for its health benefits. One of the unique
characteristics of flax is the oil in the seed. Flaxseed is over 40
percent oil. Like other vegetable oils, flax oil is a mixture of fatty
acids, but it is the highest single source of a fatty acid called
alpha-linolenic acid or ALA.
ALA is a member of the omega-3 fatty acid family. They are essential
fatty acids, which the body cannot make, but absolutely needs for normal
growth and development. These fats must be supplied by diet. Hundreds
of studies have shown that diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids decrease
risk of heart attacks, strokes, and abnormal heart rhythms.
Whole flax seeds are sold inexpensively at natural-food stores and some
Indian grocery stores. It is best to buy them whole and grind them as
needed in a coffee grinder.
It is imperative to grind these tiny, hard-shelled seeds, or they will pass through the body undigested.
Ground flax meal is also available in some health stores but it should
be refrigerated in an airtight, opaque container, where it will keep for
up to 30 days. Youll know that flax meal has spoiled if it smells like
oil paint.
These little brown seeds also make a great egg substitute. When flax
seeds are blended with water, they develop a texture like egg whites.
This slightly gummy substance can be used in place of eggs or egg whites
in baked goods or as an excellent binder in meatless-loaves made from
nuts, grains, and vegetables.
To replace one egg, grind about 1 tablespoons of flax seeds to a fine
powder in a blender, spice mill, or food processor. Add 3 tablespoons of
water and blend until slightly thickened, about a minute. This egg
substitute is not suitable for recipes like souffls or sponge cakes.
Flaxseed is high in fiber, so its important to increase water intake along with increased in flax intake.
Flaxseed Chutney
1cup flax seeds 10-12 curry leaves 6-8 dried red chillies Salt to taste
In a toaster oven place the seeds, curry leaves, and red chilies at 250
degrees for 10-12 minutes. You will get the nutty roasted aroma. Cool
for 15 minutes and grind the seeds to the consistency of cornmeal in a
coffee grinder.
Store in airtight container in the refrigerator for one month.
The address of some seed suppliers in Tamil Nadu, which got from Net,
Star Impex, Coimbatore ,Location: 348, Gandhi Road, Anupperpalayam Post,Tirupur , Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, 641 001
Dawn Exports, Coimbatore, Coimbatore ,Location: 21/ A, Kanarajar Street,
Kullatthotam Vadavalli , Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, 641 041
Star Impex, Coimbatore ,Location: 348, Gandhi Road, Anupperpalayam Post,Tirupur , Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, 641 001
Stanagro Seeds ( A Division of Gorantla Farm Pvt. Ltd.), Chennai
,Location: No. 339 (Old No. 211), Poonamallee High Road, Ist Floor,
Aminjikarai , Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 600 029
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