Health Benefits of Kalonji (Nigella Seeds)

Recipes

Kalonji seed recipes have been part of the Indian cuisine for a long time. It can be used in pulao, chutney, podi, breads, curries, and more.

Kalonji chutney

Ingredients

• Kalonji seeds- 5 tbsp
• Red chillies, dried- 5 nos
• Onion- 2
• Garlic- 2 cloves
• Mustard oil- 2 tbsp
• Turmeric, grated- ¼ tsp
• Coriander leaves- 2 tbsp
• Salt- to taste

Instructions

1. Dry roast the seeds in a heavy-bottomed pan on low flame. When it starts spluttering, add red chilies and roast.
2. Set it aside to cool and powder it.
3. In a pan, add oil, turmeric chopped garlic, and onions, and cook until golden brown.
4. Add salt, and coriander leaves and mix well.
5. Set it aside to cool and grind to a smooth paste.
6. Add the powdered seeds to the paste and add a few drops of oil to enrich the flavor and serve.

Kalonji Podi

Ingredients

• Kalonji seeds- ½ cup
• Sesame seeds- ¼ cup
• Jeera- ¾ cup
• Ajwain- ¾ cup
• Coconut, grated- ¼ cup
• Garlic- 5 cloves
• Red chilli powder- 2 tsp

Instructions

1. In a pan, roast the sesame seeds, jeera, ajwain, and coconut, and set aside to cool.
2. To a blender add the roasted ingredients, kalonji seeds, garlic, chilli powder, and garlic, and blend to a coarse mixture.