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Basil Seeds (Sabja / Tukmaria)

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Basil Seeds (Sabja / Tukmaria)

Basil seeds — sabja or tukmaria — are small black seeds that swell within minutes of touching water, each one wrapping itself in a translucent grey jelly with the dark centre still visible. They soak far faster than chia and hold a firmer, more distinct texture. That quick-swelling jelly is why sabja has been a fixture of Indian summer drinks for generations: falooda, rose sherbet, nimbu paani and lassi all use it for its cooling body and the pleasing pop it gives each sip.

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Origin

Our basil seeds are sourced from selected growers, then cleaned, sieved and sorted under controlled conditions to remove chaff and ensure quick, even swelling.

Composition
Ingredients100% Raw Basil Seeds (Ocimum basilicum). No additives, preservatives, colours, flavours or coatings.
Taste ProfileAlmost neutral with a faint herbal note. Like chia, the appeal is textural — a crisp bite when dry, and a soft, gelatinous coating with a gentle pop once soaked.
CategorySeed
How to Use
  • Falooda, rose sherbet and traditional summer coolers
  • Stirred into nimbu paani, lemonade and jaljeera
  • Added to lassi, buttermilk and cold milk drinks
  • Spooned into puddings, jellies and kulfi
  • Mixed into fruit juices and iced teas
  • Stirred into curd or yoghurt as a cooling accompaniment
Directions of Use
  • Soak 1 teaspoon (about 5 g) in half a cup of water for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • They swell quickly — far faster than chia, and to roughly 20–30 times their dry volume.
  • Always soak before consuming; never take them dry.
  • Once fully swollen and translucent, stir into your drink or dessert.
  • A typical serving is 1–2 teaspoons a day.
  • Drink plenty of water alongside, as the seeds are high in fibre.
  • Store dry seeds in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
Benefits
  • Swell within minutes, far faster than chia seeds
  • High in soluble dietary fibre
  • Traditionally taken across India as a cooling food during summer
  • Contain plant-based iron, calcium and magnesium
  • Naturally neutral in taste, so they suit any drink or dessert
  • Raw and single-ingredient, with nothing added

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