Make This High-Fibre Traditional Maharashtrian Flax-Seed Chutney At Home; Recipe Inside

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Javas Chutney

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High Fibre

[{"selector":"#anim-bb8c1afb-f6a8-445e-bb99-6a6ed32ed3ef [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-27.967639301533463%, 0, 0) translate(-15.822784810126578%, -8.631772511959682%) scale(1.3164556962025316)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Flax seeds are high in fibre and are known to reduce the risk of heart disease. Credits: food.and.frolic/Instagram

Protein Source

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Ingredients

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Step 1

[{"selector":"#anim-61956f47-2a88-4a85-8d84-d559cf32c082 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-19.81563789215628%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] In a pan, dry roast flax seeds, red chillies, roasted chana dal, cumin seeds (jeera), black peppercorns, garlic cloves, curry leaves, and dried coconut over medium heat until they are aromatic. Credits: food.and.frolic/Instagram

Step 2

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Step 3

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Step 4

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[{"selector":"#anim-32997505-c401-4d54-a13b-5bff71f56e59 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-29.355808536689636%, 0, 0) translate(-13.157894736842103%, -8.395010946260772%) scale(1.263157894736842)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Try making javas chutney today! Credits: food.and.frolic/Instagram