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Flaxseed Molagapodi | Flaxseed Spiced Lentil Powder

Flaxseed Molagapodi or Flaxseed Spiced Lentil Powder is a spicy condiment made in South India. It is served with Idli, Dosa, uttapams or with steamed rice.

Molagapudi (aka Molagapodi) or gun powder is a quintessential part of Tamilnadu cuisine – especially for breakfast. The classic Molagapudi is a coarsely ground spice powder made with a mixture of lentils, spices while some use a single lentil only – so many households, so many variations to the condiment. Whereas, my personal favourite Moringa Molagapudi incorporates moringa leaves.

Flaxseed Molagapodi or Flaxseed Spiced Lentil Powder is a spicy condiment made in South India. It is served with Idli, Dosa, uttapams or with steamed rice.Pin

Spice powders in South India (especially Andhra / Tamilnadu / Karnataka states) are of two types mainly :

one- which is used to mix with ghee or sesame oil and eaten with rice and / or South Indian Breakfasts (Idli / Dosa Or Uttapams) or even topping for vada pav like Maharashtrian Lasanachi Chutney

The second kind is used for cooking : Mom’s signature Sambhar powder, Mysore Rasam powder, Methyada hittu (fenugreek spice powder), vangibhath powder or the family favourite Bombay Sandwich Masala

This Flaxseed Molagapudi | Flaxseed Spiced Lentil Powder belongs to the 1st category – we can have this with both rice as well as with Idli / dosa, mixed with sesame oil or ghee.

Flaxseed Molagapodi or Flaxseed Spiced Lentil Powder is a spicy condiment made in South India. It is served with Idli, Dosa, uttapams or with steamed rice.Pin
Flaxseed Molagapodi or Flaxseed Spiced Lentil Powder is a spicy condiment made in South India. It is served with Idli, Dosa, uttapams or with steamed rice.

Other Spice powders to be mixed with rice / Idli-dosa include:

Navaratri Sundal Podi + how to make Karamani Sundal using Sundal Podi
Sundal Podi is a ubiquitous spice powder mix used to season Sundal (or legume Stir fry). It can also be used in vegetable stir fries as an aromatic seasoning.
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Sundal Podi is a ubiquitous spice powder mix used to season Sundal (or legume Stir fry). It can also be used in vegetable stir fries as an aromatic seasoning.

What is Flaxseed Molagapodi | Flaxseed Spiced Lentil Powder?

Today’s dish – Flaxseed Molagapudi or flaxseed gun powder is a mixed lentil spice powder that we have come to like especially over the past few years and I was pleasantly surprised to see it hadn’t been documented on the blog. So, here’s to amending that ASAP 🙂

Benefits of using Flax seeds in everyday cooking:

  1. 1 TBSP Flax seeds contains 7% of recommended Magnesium, 1,500 mg of Omega 3 fatty acids and 1.3 grams protein
  2. It is low in calories and high in omega 3 good fatty acids
  3. Contains Lignans, which is said to prevent cancer
  4. Rich in dietary fiber which helps in controlling Blood pressure and diabetes

How to make the best Quality Flaxseed Molagapodi ?

  1. Use the freshest ingredients – flaxseed has a very low shelf life, even if refrigerated. So buy the seeds just before making the podi and be sure to make only small batches of the podi for immediate use
  2. Follow the video fully to understand roasting time and quantity
  3. Rock salt is used to increase the shelf life – be sure to dry roast it too.
  4. If you want it more / less spicy, adjust the spicy chillies accordingly. You can use Pandi or Guntur variety chillies based on their ‘heat’ 
  5. Sun-dry all spices and ingredients if possible for a few hours before making ANY spice mix. If it’s not possible to sun-dry, atleast make sure they are 100% moisture free.

What other ways can you use Flaxseeds in cooking?

PS – Always, always keep the powder / seeds refrigerated and use quickly for it turns rancid very quickly

  • Top the toasted flaxseeds on smoothie bowls, Upma, Poha, salads, yoghurt for breakfast
  • Use flaxmeal ‘egg’ in baking as an excellent egg replacer
  • Add to milkshakes
  • Powder it and add to Chapati atta
  • Dry roast and add to to a seed mix along with toasted melon / chia / pumpkin seeds or simply have a Tsp or two for a snack break
  • Add to Chivda (I usually add it to my Makhana Chivda) for an added crunch and nutrition

Tell me in the comments below, what other ways do you use seeds in your kitchen ?

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Flaxseed Molagapodi or Flaxseed Spiced Lentil Powder is a spicy condiment made in South India. It is served with Idli, Dosa, uttapams or with steamed rice.Pin

Let’s get to making this Flaxseed Molagapodi | Flaxseed Spiced Lentil Powder

Prep time – 5 mins, Roasting + Grinding time – 20 mins , Makes – 250 grams

Spice level – Medium Spicy ; Cuisine – Indian ; Course : Condiment / Spice Powder

What you need to make 

  • 1/4 cup Split black gram (Urad dal)
  • 1/2 cup Bengal Gram (Channa dal)
  • 1/4 cup Flax seeds
  • 1/8 cup Black Sesame seeds
  • 1/8 cup White Sesame Seeds
  • 1 tbsp Oil (Sesame oil is preferred)
  • 8 Dry Red chillies (Spicy variety)
  • 6 Kashmiri Red chillies (whole)
  • 1 sprig curry leaves (opt)
  • 1 TBSP Rock Salt
  • 1 tsp Asafoetida powder (simply skip for GF)

How to make Flaxseed Molagapodi | Flaxseed Spiced Lentil Powder

  1. First Sun dry all ingredients.
  2. If you don’t have access to direct / indirect sun, wipe all the ingredents with a soft clean white muslin cloth
  3. Air dry all ingredients, before roasting them as per instructions
  4. Always, fry on low-medium flame
  5. For any spice mix / condiment made at home, make small batches frequently to preserve taste and freshness
  6. Store prepared powder in airtight glass or stainless steel containers. Plastic (even if BPA free) is absolutely not recommended

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Heart Friendly Flaxseed Molagapudi | अलसी की चटनी | Flaxseed Gun Powder for Idli Dosa | #Molgapodi
Flaxseed Molagapodi or Flaxseed Spiced Lentil Powder is a spicy condiment made in South India. It is served with Idli, Dosa, uttapams or with steamed rice.Pin

Flaxseed Molagapodi

Kalyani
Flaxseed Molagapodi or Flaxseed Spiced Lentil Powder is a spicy condiment made in South India. It is served with Idli, Dosa, uttapams or with steamed rice.  
5 from 11 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Condiment, Spice Powders
Cuisine Indian, South Indian
Servings 300 grams
Calories 4 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Kadai (thick bottomed pan)
  • 1 Spice Grinder

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup split black gram Urad dal
  • 1/2 cup Bengal Gram Channa dal
  • 1/4 cup Flax seeds
  • 1/8 cup Black Sesame seeds
  • 1/8 cup White Sesame Seeds
  • 1 tbsp Oil Sesame oil is preferred
  • 8 Dry Red Chillies Spicy variety
  • 6 kashmiri red chillies whole
  • 1 sprig Curry Leaves optional
  • 1 tsp Asafoetida powder hing (simply skip for GF)
  • 1 TBSP Rock Salt

Instructions
 

I have put together a small video for you to check it out. Click on the video embedded below to get the full recipe and instructions how to make this delicious recipe. If you are visiting our channel for the first time, please do take a minute to like and Subscribe for the next delicious recipe !! Thanks much

  • First Sun dry all ingredients.
  • If you don't have access to direct / indirect sun, wipe all the ingredents with a soft clean white muslin cloth
  • Air dry all ingredients, before roasting them as per instructions
  • Always, fry on low-medium flame
  • For any spice mix / condiment made at home, make small batches frequently to preserve taste and freshness
  • Store prepared powder in airtight glass or stainless steel containers. Plastic (even if BPA free) is absolutely not recommended

Video

Heart Friendly Flaxseed Molagapudi | अलसी की चटनी | Flaxseed Gun Powder for Idli Dosa | #Molgapodi

Notes

How to make the best Quality Flaxseed Molagapodi:
  1. Use the freshest ingredients – flaxseed has a very low shelf life, even if refrigerated. So buy the seeds just before making the podi and be sure to make only small batches of the podi for immediate use
  2. Follow the video fully to understand roasting time and quantity
  3. Rock salt is used to increase the shelf life – be sure to dry roast it too.
  4. If you want it more / less spicy, adjust the spicy chillies accoidingly. You can use Pandi or Guntur chillies based on their ‘heat’   
  5. Sun-dry all spices and ingredients if possible for a few hours before making ANY spice mix. If it’s not possible to sun-dry, at least make sure they are 100% moisture free.  

Nutrition

Serving: 300gramsCalories: 4kcalCarbohydrates: 0.4gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 23mgPotassium: 5mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.01gVitamin A: 7IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword Condiment,, Flaxseed, Gluten Free, Gun powder, Molagapodi, Molagapudi, Side Dish, Spice Powder, Vegan
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24 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Idli/dosa with molagapodi is heaven for me. Love this flaxseed podi and this is healthy too. Love the color of your molagapodi! YUM!

  2. 5 stars
    Kalyani love the colour of your flaxseed molagapodi. So important to use the right red chilli and to roast the ingredients well. This podi is my all time favourite.. I even have it with some of my Gujju snacks.

  3. 5 stars
    I love such podis comes in handy when you do not have chutney or sambar or also just as a side to your rice and dal. Also I like that it is made of flax seed so healthy.

  4. Poonam Bachhav

    5 stars
    Love the gorgeous color of your flaxseed molagapodi Kalyani. This podi serves as a flavorful and nutritious way to include healthy goodness of flaxseeds into your daily diet .

  5. I love dosa and idli with molagapodi and dash of sesame oil. The bright orange color of this flaxseed molagapodi looks amazing. I liked the way you incorporated both black and white sesame seeds.

  6. 5 stars
    I love podi with hot steamed rice and ghee. And also with idli. Your flaxseed podi sounds different and absolutely healthy recipe. Flaxseed has so many health benefits. Superb spare.

  7. Preeti Shridhar

    5 stars
    Kalyani, the podi has amazing color. I can have it with idli, dosa or hot rice. Loved the addition of flaxseeds here. Sounds yum.

  8. Vasusvegkitchen

    5 stars
    Lentil based flax seeds podi looks very tasty with lovely presentation. The way you served it with oil is my favorite.

  9. Sasmita Sahoo

    5 stars
    love the colour of the flaxseed molagapodi. Must be so flavorful with Idli, Dosa

  10. 5 stars
    Podi varieties are a staple at my place . Flax seed molagapudi is so flavourful and delish. Love the colour of this nutritious podi.

  11. Jayashree T.Rao

    5 stars
    Love this podi, it is such a handy one to have in thee kitchen shelves. I usually sprinkle it on idli and dosa.

  12. 5 stars
    Flaxseed molagapodi looks so inviting, tempting and colorful. Your picture makes me hungry Kalyani as I always reserve 1 or 2 idli to eat with podi.

5 from 11 votes

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