Flaxseeds Mouth Freshener | Alsi Mukhwas | Mukhwas Recipe
Flaxseeds Mouth Freshener | Alsi Mukhwas | Mukhwas Recipe | How to make Alsi Mukhwas | Healthy Mukhwas with video and step by step instructions
Flaxseeds Mouth Freshener| Alsi Mukhwas | Mukhwas Recipe | How to make Alsi Mukhwas | Healthy Mukhwas with video and step by step instructions is an Indian mouth freshener made from flax seeds. It aids in digestion and freshens the breath.
It is an Indian tradition to offer mukhwas to guests after a meal to leave a fresh mouth breath and aid digestion.
What is Flaxseeds Mouth Freshener
Flaxseeds Mouth Freshener | Alsi Mukhwas | Mukhwas Recipe is an after meal treat made from whole flaxseeds that are first mixed with a tangy solution and then roasted. This renders better absorption of the nutrients from the flaxseeds Mouth Freshener.
It is very easy to make this healthy flaxseed mouth freshener. Flaxseed Mouth Freshener is a great nutritional powerhouse. It helps in digestion, is rich in fibers, vitamins and minerals and Omega3 fatty acids. It helps in reducing weight and is a great immunity booster.
Apart from this there is a myriad of other benefits. Roasted fennel seeds or sesame seeds can also be mixed with this freshener to give interesting flavors.
Having just a little less than a teaspoon after meals or once a day helps in digestion. So pull up your socks and make this interesting and healthy mouth freshener.
Ingredients
Flaxseeds – Whole Alsi seeds
Lime juice
Water
Salt – use a blend of table salt and black salt.
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Method to make Alsi Mukhwas:
Firstly, in a bowl add lime juice, water, regular salt and black salt. Mix well so that the salts dissolve.
Now mix this lime juice mixture with the flaxseeds.
The lime juice should be incorporated well with the flaxseeds.
Cover and keep aside for half an hour.
Now transfer the soaked flaxseeds into a heavy bottom pan and dry roast.
Keep low frame throughout so that the flaxseeds do not burn.
Stir and keep a vigilant eye while roasting.
Initially the flaxseeds will be sticky and wet. As roasting continues, the flaxseeds turn dry and slippery.
When all the flaxseeds turn dry put off the flame.
Let it cool.
Store in air tight container.
You can enjoy this mouth freshener just immediately after a meal. Having it after a delectable dessert like Gulab Jamun, Gajar ka halwa is also a good idea.
Tips for perfect Mouth Freshener
Work on low flame while roasting the flaxseeds
The flavors can be varied by roasting sesame seeds or fennel seedsalongwith the flaxseeds.
This mouth freshener should be enjoyed in very small portions such as half or one teaspoon.
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Recipe Card
Flaxseeds Mouth Freshener| Alsi Mukhwas | Mukhwas Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole flax seeds Alsi seeds
- 2 tsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp regular salt/table salt
- 1/2 tsp black salt
Instructions
- In a bowl add lime juice, water, regular salt and black salt. Mix well so that the salts dissolve.
- Now mix this lime juice mixture with the flaxseeds.
- The lime juice should be incorporated well with the flax seeds.
- Cover and keep aside for half an hour.
- Now transfer the soaked flax seeds into a heavy bottom pan and dry roast.
- Keep low frame throughout so that the flaxseeds do not burn.
- Stir and keep a vigilant eye while roasting.
- Initially the flax seeds will be sticky and wet. As roasting continues, the flax seeds turn dry and slippery.
- When all the flaxseeds turn dry put off the flame.
- Let it cool.
- Store in air tight container.
- Enjoy after meals!
Notes
- Work on low flame while roasting the flaxseeds.
- The flavors can be varied by roasting sesame seeds or fennel seeds along with the flaxseeds.
- This mouth freshener should be enjoyed in very small portions such as half or one teaspoon.
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Nice and healthy mouth freshener. I have tasted this in one of my Gujarati friend’s house. Now that I have the recipe I will try it out at home. We like to consume flaxseeds in some form or the other everyday.
Neha, my mother in law loves flax seed mukhwas. Next time when I am in Mumbai will make this for her at home. It is so easy to make it. She usually buys the ready made one.
Am delighted to note this. Yeah sure! Do make it.
Such a refreshing mukhwas. Thanks for the recipe. Love to have this after food. Will surely make it
Definitely! You will enjoy this . Give it a try.
Wow! I did not know you can make this mukhwas with flax seeds. I make it regularly with fennel seeds. Absolutely love this idea. Will try with the next batch of mukhwas. Thanks.
Thanks for your delight. Do try it.You will surely like it.
Such a refreshing mukhwas, never knew we can make it just with flaxseeds. Love how simple it is to make. A great way to include the healthy flax into our regular eating!
Yes sure. Do try it . You will like it.
Refreshing and tasty mukhwas. Love it. Never made with only flaxseed, will give it a try.
Do try it. You will like it.
What an innovative way of eating flax seeds. We love the taste of flax seeds so I add flax seeds to the Gujarati mouth freshener I make.
True. Do try it . You will like it.
great recipe to make flaxseed mukhwas, making it a daily habit to consume post dinner. Do you think I could skip the salt here and make small batches
You could try it without salt or keep salt at minimal. Why not! You could surely make small batches.