Flaxseed Mouth freshener/mukhwas is one of the easiest ways to include the power packed super food in your diet on a daily basis. The star of this multi seed recipe is flaxseed, which provides a wonderful source of Omega3 for the vegetarians.
I had been wanting to start including flaxseed in my diet at every meal but found myself sporadically adding a spoonful in smoothies,cakes and chillas etc but couldn’t make it a part of normal everyday diet. I do eat mukhwas after every meal as not only its good for digestion, it also satisfies my sweet craving.
Adding it to my mukhwas, made sure I ate atleast 2 spoons of healthy flaxseed everyday. This multi seed mukhwas combines the benefits of fennel for digestion, flaxseed for its omega 3 and sesame seeds for its fiber and heart healthy,cholesterol reducing benefits. You can read about the benefits of eating flaxseed in this article from Healthline. Medicalnewstoday discusses the benefits of fennel seeds here. This article from healthline discusses the many reasons for including sesame seeds in out diet.
Indians always eat fennel after every meal not just as a mouth freshener but also because it helps in digesting. I make this healthy detox drink every morning for bloating and it has helped me successfully keep my weight off. Some of my other popular home remedies are Homemade cough syrup, Herbal Oil for Muscle and Joint Pain, Face mask for dark spots and pigmentation and Miracle Hair Oil to Prevent Premature Graying.
Moving on to the recipe,here is the written recipe followed by the step by step pictorial one-
Flax Seed Mouth Freshener/Mukhwas-Multi Seed Mukhwas
Ingredients
- 1 cup Flaxseed/Alsi/Javas
- 1 cup Fennel seeds/Sauf
- 1/2 cup White Sesame seeds/Safed Til
- 1/2 cup Red Mukhwas optional
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
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In a bowl mix Flaxseed, fennel seeds, lemon juice and salt. cover and set aside for at least 1 hour
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In a pan,roast sesame seeds on low-medium, till they turn light golden and start crackling, Remove in a bowl and let it cool
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In the same pan, roast flaxseed and fennel seeds on medium till the flaxseed starts crackling, remove to a bowl and let it cool
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Mix the three seeds
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To half the mixture, add the sweet Red Mukhwas and leave the other as is to get two types of mukhwas
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Store in a glass air tight container
Notes
Here is the step by step pictorial recipe-
Ingredients
In a bowl mix flaxseed,fennel, salt,lemon juice and keep aside for one hour
(you can put in separate bowls if you want crunchier fennel seeds)
In a pan ,on medium low, toast the sesame seeds, till they turn light golden
and start spluttering
In a pan on medium, toast the flaxseed and fennel mixture
Add toasted sesame seeds to the flaxseed-fennel mix
To half the mixture add the sweet Red mukhwas, to get two varieties of mukhwas,sweet and savory
Store in air tight containers
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Kelley
Hello, thank you for sharing your recipe. As an American, I have a question for you, because we do not consume any kind of after dinner digestion aid. Do you eat this like granola or trail mix? Is just a tablespoon a serving size? What do you and your culture do?
I love trying new things, especially if it is beneficial to my health. Lucky me, I have access to an Indian Market, so I love going there to explore and try new foods.
Aanchal Gupta
Hi Kelley, so happy to hear you love to try new recipes and things! A tablespoon should be enough after a meal. If you eat more it’s definitely not harmful. A spoonful after meals not only helps in digestion but also freshens your mouth. For me it also helps in curbing my craving for dessert after a meal!
Kelley
Thank you for letting me know! Oh- that’s awesome it helps to curb your dessert craving! I have the same craving- my day doesn’t feel complete without a little treat at the end, maybe this can be my evening treat!
Aanchal Gupta
Welcome, if you like it sweet, make sure to add the red mukhwas. That’s what I like to eat, satisfies my sweet tooth!